Fine Arts at Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$23,405/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
13.6x earnings multiple (5.4x 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 | $451K | $454K | $430K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.5x | 13.6x | 12.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.4x | 5.2x |
| 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)
$33,492
Out-of-state: $83,404 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,838
11.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,458
51% growth from Year 1
About Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 9,514 in Hammond, LA.
See all programs and financial aid at Southeastern Louisiana 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 Southeastern Louisiana University'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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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