Design at Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,856/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
2.6x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $456K | $459K | $441K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.6x | 2.6x | 2.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$177,728
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
About Saint Norbert College
With 92% of applicants admitted, Saint Norbert College prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,749 students in De Pere, WI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $102,696 — 42% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Saint Norbert College →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
$101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Design at Saint Norbert College?
A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Design. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Design careers?
With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $441,354 in decade earnings vs $455,915 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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