Fine Arts at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$23,793/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
16.4x 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 | $410K | $418K | $400K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.1x | 16.4x | 15.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 28 | 25 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,524
Out-of-state: $114,636 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,046
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$28,324
19% growth from Year 1
About University of Florida
University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with 34,102 students enrolled in Gainesville, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Florida →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 Florida's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Fine Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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