Fine Arts at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
26
Optimistic
25
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings
$21,891/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.3x earnings multiple (5.6x 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 | $440K | $445K | $422K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.2x | 11.3x | 10.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.5x | 5.6x | 5.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 26 | 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)
$39,436
Out-of-state: $79,756 (5.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,171
52% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
A 85% acceptance rate means The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 27,026 in Edinburg, TX. 64% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $26,000 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
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$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 Rio Grande Valley's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 25/100 — 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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