Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,156/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.2x earnings multiple (4.4x 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 | $528K | $525K | $488K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.3x | 11.2x | 10.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.5x | 4.4x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,912
Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,683
10.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,032
91% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Arlington
A 81% acceptance rate means The University of Texas at Arlington is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 30,834 students in Arlington, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Arlington →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 The University of Texas at Arlington's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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.
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