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Fine and Studio Arts at The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,506/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)

ROI 11.7x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #310 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 and Studio Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$454K	$457K	$432K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.6x	11.7x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.5x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	25	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)

$38,976

Out-of-state: $102,048 (4.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,904

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

11.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$34,170

75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $19,506 place The University of Texas at El Paso below the $25,391 national median for Fine and Studio Arts — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Fine and Studio Arts programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Fine and Studio Arts's typical career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,500 represents roughly 11 months of the $19,506 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #310 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs, The University of Texas at El Paso falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $34,170 show a 75% jump from the $19,506 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 20,547 in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 12 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine and Studio Arts at The University of Texas at El Paso?

A score of 25/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine and Studio Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Can you still earn well with Fine and Studio Arts from The University of Texas at El Paso?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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