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Fine Arts at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,431/yr (16% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 8.7x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #167 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 50%

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 $468K $470K $443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.6x 8.7x 8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.8x 3.8x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 31 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,280
Out-of-state: $122,328 (3.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$92,624
-71% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,000
11.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,407
37% growth from Year 1

About University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus has a 88% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 29,094 students in Cincinnati, OH.

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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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Fine Arts at Other Schools

Columbia University in the City of New York ($51,435) University of Southern California ($50,161) Ramapo College of New Jersey ($44,529) University of Nebraska at Kearney ($40,501) Barnard College ($39,947) Empire State University ($39,946) University of Pennsylvania ($38,820) Minnesota State University-Mankato ($38,717)

Other Majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Computer Engineering ($83,489) Chemical Engineering ($82,372) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,045) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($75,317) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($74,992) Architectural Engineering ($72,691) Mechanical Engineering ($72,412) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($72,390)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine Arts at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
A score of 31/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →