Fine Arts at Pace University
New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
21
Optimistic
20
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings
$22,789/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
2.8x 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 | $581K | $574K | $528K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.8x | 2.8x | 2.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 21 | 20 | 18 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$205,696
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,298
134% growth from Year 1
About Pace University
With 77% of applicants admitted, Pace University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,725 students in New York, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,184 over four years — 40% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at Pace 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 Pace University's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 20/100 — 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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