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Visual and Performing Arts, General at The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,660/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Large (63,400 openings/yr)

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$459K	$462K	$436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.2x	11.3x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	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)

$40,832

Out-of-state: $64,992 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,196

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,401

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,646

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,660 track close to the $25,525 national median for Visual and Performing Arts, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 11.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Visual and Performing Arts, General career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,401 against $25,660/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #28 ranking among 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs places The University of Tennessee-Martin in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 47% earnings increase from $25,660 to $37,646 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About The University of Tennessee-Martin

The University of Tennessee-Martin has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 4,600 in Martin, TN.

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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

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 24/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Visual and Performing Arts, General at The University of Tennessee-Martin?

At 24/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Visual and Performing Arts, General programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Visual and Performing Arts, General at The University of Tennessee-Martin?

The 38% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →