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Visual and Performing Arts, General at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,878/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Large (63,400 openings/yr)

ROI 25.6x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$668K	$652K	$591K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	26.2x	25.6x	23.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.3x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	42

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 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,600

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,481

9.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,613

138% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,878/yr, edging above the $25,525 national average for Visual and Performing Arts, General — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 25.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 38% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,481 debt-to-$28,878 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #1 out of 59 programs, University of Central Florida's Visual and Performing Arts, General program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $28,878 to $68,613 over five years (138% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida admits 40% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, one of the larger campuses at 59,095 students in Orlando, FL.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Central Florida's Visual and Performing Arts, General program score?

This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Visual and Performing Arts, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Visual and Performing Arts, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Visual and Performing Arts, General 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.

Why does University of Central Florida rank so high for Visual and Performing Arts, General?

The #1 ranking out of 59 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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