Design at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,286/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.4x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $513K | $512K | $484K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.4x | 11.4x | 10.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.8x | 7.8x | 7.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 49 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,920
Out-of-state: $65,736 (7.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,452
25% growth from Year 1
About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
With 95% of applicants admitted, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania prioritizes broad access, enrolling 6,348 students in Kutztown, PA.
See all programs and financial aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania →Top Career Paths
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$111,040/yr
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$101,480/yr
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$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Design program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Design. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Design to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Design careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania rank so high for Design?
The #65 ranking out of 290 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.
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