Visual & Performing Arts at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Visual and Performing Arts, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
26
Optimistic
25
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,343/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Large (63,400 openings/yr)
ROI
8.0x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Visual & Performing Arts graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $415K | $422K | $404K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.8x | 8.0x | 7.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.1x | 3.2x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 26 | 25 | 21 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$52,848
Out-of-state: $133,624 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,250
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Kentucky
A 92% acceptance rate means University of Kentucky is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 23,189 students in Lexington, KY.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Kentucky →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Visual & Performing Arts at University of Kentucky?
A score of 25/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Visual & Performing Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Visual & Performing Arts careers?
With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $403,726 in decade earnings vs $414,746 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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