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Design and Applied Arts at Longwood University

Farmville, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,612/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)

ROI 7.3x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #135 of 290 Design and Applied Arts programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$440K	$444K	$429K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.2x	7.3x	7.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	4.1x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	63%	57%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,800

Out-of-state: $109,640 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,256

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,753

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,612/yr, edging above the $33,862 national average for Design and Applied Arts — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

A 7.3x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 2% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Design and Applied Arts career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,753 against $35,612/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #135 ranking among 290 Design and Applied Arts programs places Longwood University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Longwood University

Longwood University has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 2,957 in Farmville, VA.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 35/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Design and Applied Arts at Longwood University?

At 35/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Design and Applied Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Design and Applied Arts at Longwood University?

The 38% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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