Fine Arts at Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,218/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

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	$542K	$538K	$499K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.4x	12.3x	11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.8x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	34

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,768

Out-of-state: $111,264 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,532

-63% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,823

84% growth from Year 1

Kansas State University has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 14,835 students in Manhattan, KS.

Art directors $111,040/yr

Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

What does a 39/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Fine Arts at Kansas State University?

At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Fine Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →