Fine Arts at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,144/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple (4.5x 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 | $514K | $512K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.8x | 12.8x | 11.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.5x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 35 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,068
Out-of-state: $112,836 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,464
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,906
57% growth from Year 1
About University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
With 78% of applicants admitted, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 10,686 students in Denver, CO.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus →Top Career Paths
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$80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine Arts at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?
A score of 40/100 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.
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