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Fine and Studio Arts at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,419/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)

ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #129 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 and Studio Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$584K	$576K	$530K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.4x	8.2x	7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	33	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,934

125% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $24,419/yr, Fine and Studio Arts graduates from University of Connecticut-Avery Point land near the $25,391 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$24,419 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #129 out of 385 programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Fine and Studio Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $24,419 to $54,934 over five years (125% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Avery Point prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 464 students in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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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 Connecticut-Avery Point's Fine and Studio Arts program score?

This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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