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Fine Arts at SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
26
Optimistic
26
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $22,964/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #286 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 $422K $428K $408K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.1x 12.3x 11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.7x 5.5x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 26 26 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$34,848
Out-of-state: $74,488 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$57,180
-64% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
14.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,266
32% growth from Year 1

About SUNY College at Potsdam

SUNY College at Potsdam accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,951 students in Potsdam, NY. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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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Compare & Explore

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Fine Arts at Other Schools

Columbia University in the City of New York ($51,435) University of Southern California ($50,161) Ramapo College of New Jersey ($44,529) University of Nebraska at Kearney ($40,501) Barnard College ($39,947) Empire State University ($39,946) University of Pennsylvania ($38,820) Minnesota State University-Mankato ($38,717)

Other Majors at SUNY College at Potsdam

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($45,110) Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management ($36,899) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($36,555) Sociology ($36,500) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($36,487) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($35,950) Communication and Media Studies ($34,933) Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General ($29,455)

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

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For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 26/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Fine Arts at SUNY College at Potsdam?
At 26/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Fine Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
What's the payoff timeline for a Fine Arts degree from SUNY College at Potsdam?
At $27,000 in median debt, graduates carry 14 months of starting salary in loans. Income-driven repayment plans may be relevant for many borrowers.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →