Fine Arts at Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
28 /100
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)
Ranked #225 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 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)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$48,696
-45% less than sticker · See by income
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.

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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
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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. See full methodology →