Fine Arts at University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,013/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
8.5x earnings multiple (3.9x 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 | $492K | $492K | $461K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.5x | 8.5x | 7.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.9x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 27 | 24 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,236
Out-of-state: $125,916 (3.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,908
11.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,236
76% growth from Year 1
About University of Mary Washington
University of Mary Washington accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,504 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Mary Washington →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
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$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 Fine Arts at University of Mary Washington?
A score of 27/100 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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