Fine Arts at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
30
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)
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 | $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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,934
125% growth from Year 1
About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
A 87% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus →Top Career Paths
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$111,040/yr
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$99,800/yr
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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 Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
A score of 33/100 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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