Visual & Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Visual and Performing Arts, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,494/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Large (63,400 openings/yr)
ROI
8.7x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Visual & Performing Arts graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $510K | $509K | $474K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.8x | 8.7x | 8.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.2x | 3.2x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 28 | 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)
$58,256
Out-of-state: $160,256 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,167
66% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Dallas
With a 65% acceptance rate, The University of Texas at Dallas is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 21,317 students in Richardson, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Dallas →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 Dallas's Visual & Performing Arts program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Visual & Performing Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Visual & Performing Arts to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Visual & Performing Arts careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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