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Fine Arts at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
23 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
23
Base Case
20
Pessimistic
Earnings $22,108/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 5.4x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #337 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 $478K $480K $451K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 5.4x 5.4x 5.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.2x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 23 23 20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$88,328
Out-of-state: $149,848 (3.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$116,876
-32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
13.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,186
77% growth from Year 1

About Temple University

Temple University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 21,249 students enrolled in Philadelphia, PA.

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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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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 Temple University

Mathematics and Computer Science ($86,109) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($82,319) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($75,148) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($74,778) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($73,393) Construction Engineering Technologies ($72,240) Civil Engineering ($68,389) Mechanical Engineering ($66,161)

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

How does Temple University's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Fine Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Temple University Fine Arts graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.2x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →