Fine Arts at Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,907/yr (26% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
3.2x earnings multiple
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 | $609K | $599K | $549K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.3x | 3.2x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$184,560
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,437
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,338
99% growth from Year 1
About Marist College
Marist College's 65% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 5,039 in Poughkeepsie, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at Marist College →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 Marist College's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Fine Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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