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Fine and Studio Arts at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,053/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 18.3x earnings multiple (12.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #50 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$449K	$453K	$429K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.2x	18.3x	17.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.2x	12.3x	11.7x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (12.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$24,532

1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,250

10.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$36,864

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's Fine and Studio Arts graduates start at $29,053/yr — above the $25,391 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 18.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Fine and Studio Arts career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,250 against $29,053/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus ranks #50 among 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 27% earnings increase from $29,053 to $36,864 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

with a smaller student body of 657 in Lancaster, OH.

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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

What does a 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Fine and Studio Arts at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?

At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Fine and Studio Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Ohio University-Lancaster Campus one of the best schools for Fine and Studio Arts?

Among 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's #50 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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