Fine Arts at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$21,908/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
7.9x earnings multiple (3.8x 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 | $551K | $546K | $506K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.0x | 7.9x | 7.3x |
| 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)
$68,956
Out-of-state: $144,004 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
12.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,946
123% growth from Year 1
About Rutgers University-New Brunswick
A 65% admission rate makes Rutgers University-New Brunswick accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 36,357 students in New Brunswick, NJ.
See all programs and financial aid at Rutgers University-New Brunswick →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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Fine Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Rutgers University-New Brunswick Fine Arts graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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