Fine Arts at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,733/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
13.6x earnings multiple (6.0x 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 | $458K | $461K | $435K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.5x | 13.6x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 6.0x | 5.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 35 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,820
Out-of-state: $76,840 (6.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,965
27% growth from Year 1
About University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,740 students in Little Rock, AR. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine Arts at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Fine Arts program stand out?
Ranked #72 of 385 programs nationally, University of Arkansas at Little Rock lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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