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Fine Arts at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
30
Optimistic
30
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $23,879/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #179 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs Top 50%

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 $520K $517K $482K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.0x 10.0x 9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.3x 4.3x 4.0x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 30 27

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 (4.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$73,312
-42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
10.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,105
93% growth from Year 1

About University of Maryland-Baltimore County

With 74% of applicants admitted, University of Maryland-Baltimore County prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 10,434 in Baltimore, MD.

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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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Fine Arts at Other Schools

Columbia University in the City of New York ($51,435) University of Southern California ($50,161) Ramapo College of New Jersey ($44,529) University of Nebraska at Kearney ($40,501) Barnard College ($39,947) Empire State University ($39,946) University of Pennsylvania ($38,820) Minnesota State University-Mankato ($38,717)

Other Majors at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Computer Engineering ($86,444) Computer Science ($83,684) Mechanical Engineering ($71,519) Chemical Engineering ($66,023) Information Science/Studies ($63,334) Economics ($54,859) Mathematics ($54,362) International/Global Studies ($49,115)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine Arts at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
A score of 30/100 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. See full methodology →