Fine Arts at Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,309/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple (6.4x 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 | $422K | $429K | $409K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.6x | 12.8x | 12.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.3x | 6.4x | 6.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 31 | 26 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,600
Out-of-state: $67,200 (6.4x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,724
8% growth from Year 1
About Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University accepts 97% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,101 students in Joplin, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at Missouri Southern State University →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 Missouri Southern State University's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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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