Fine Arts at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
34
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,482/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple (5.6x 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 | $497K | $497K | $465K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.8x | 12.8x | 12.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.6x | 5.6x | 5.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 34 | 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)
$38,844
Out-of-state: $88,764 (5.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,142
67% growth from Year 1
About University of Houston
A 70% admission rate makes University of Houston accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 37,175 students in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Houston →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 Houston's Fine Arts program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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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