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Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,025/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk High (52% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (135,000 openings/yr)

ROI 17.3x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 43 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$435K	$442K	$421K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.1x	17.3x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.9x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	36%	32%	23%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	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)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $89,868 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,600

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,696

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $29,025/yr, Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management graduates from University of Central Florida land near the $28,555 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management's typical career paths, with 52% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,696 represents roughly 9 months of the $29,025 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #5 of 43 nationally, this is a top-5% Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About University of Central Florida

A 40% acceptance rate puts University of Central Florida in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 59,095 students in Orlando, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes $96,310/yr

Producers and directors $83,480/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management at University of Central Florida?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management careers?

With 52% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $421,216 in decade earnings vs $435,277 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Central Florida's Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management program stand out?

Ranked #5 of 43 programs nationally, University of Central Florida 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. See full methodology →