Fine Arts at Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,194/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #44 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Fine Arts graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $437K $442K $420K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.4x 13.5x 12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.0x 5.0x 4.8x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 32

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,716
Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$33,028
-1% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,092
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$26,915
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

About Indiana University-Southeast

A 83% acceptance rate means Indiana University-Southeast is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,088 students in New Albany, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr
Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana University-Southeast's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Fine Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Indiana University-Southeast rank so high for Fine Arts?
The #44 ranking out of 385 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →