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Fine and Studio Arts at Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $21,908/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 8.0x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #230 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs

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	$551K	$546K	$506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.1x	8.0x	7.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.8x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	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)

$68,316

Out-of-state: $143,364 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,212

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

12.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,946

123% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $21,908/yr, roughly in line with the $25,391 national median for Fine and Studio Arts. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 8.0x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 8% 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 a 1.0x debt-to-first-year-earnings ratio, loan repayment extends well beyond graduation. Financial aid and income-driven plans become important considerations.

A #230 ranking among 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs places Rutgers University-Camden in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $21,908-to-$48,946 earnings arc over five years reflects a 123% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Rutgers University-Camden

Rutgers University-Camden accepts 78% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,819 students in Camden, NJ. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

View all 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 28/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Fine and Studio Arts at Rutgers University-Camden?

At 28/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Fine and Studio Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

What's the payoff timeline for a Fine and Studio Arts degree from Rutgers University-Camden?

At $22,500 in median debt, graduates carry 12 months of starting salary in loans. Income-driven repayment plans may be relevant for many borrowers.

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