Design at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,020/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
8.5x 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 Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $434K | $439K | $425K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.4x | 8.5x | 8.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 30 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,808
Out-of-state: $121,232 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,250
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,986
15% growth from Year 1
About University of Maryland-Baltimore County
A 74% acceptance rate means University of Maryland-Baltimore County is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 10,434 in Baltimore, MD.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Maryland-Baltimore County →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
$101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Maryland-Baltimore County's Design program score?
This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Design. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Design to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Design careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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