Fine Arts at SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,855/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
14.2x earnings multiple (7.8x 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 | $491K | $491K | $460K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.2x | 14.2x | 13.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.8x | 7.8x | 7.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$34,712
Out-of-state: $62,992 (7.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,425
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,419
62% growth from Year 1
About SUNY Brockport
SUNY Brockport accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 5,381 students in Brockport, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY Brockport →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 SUNY Brockport's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Fine Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does SUNY Brockport rank so high for Fine Arts?
The #81 ranking out of 385 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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