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Fine and Studio Arts at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $18,337/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #259 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Fine and Studio Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$493K	$493K	$462K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	13.1x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	27	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,225

17.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,996

113% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $18,337 per year, Fine and Studio Arts graduates from University of Mississippi earn below the $25,391 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,225 debt load exceeds a year of the $18,337 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #259 out of 385 programs, University of Mississippi's financial outcomes for Fine and Studio Arts trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $18,337 to $38,996 over five years (113% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Mississippi

With 98% of applicants admitted, University of Mississippi prioritizes broad access, enrolling 18,995 students in University, MS.

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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 and Studio Arts at Other Schools

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Mississippi's Fine and Studio Arts program score?

This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do University of Mississippi Fine and Studio Arts graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.4x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

Why are Fine and Studio Arts earnings lower at University of Mississippi?

Lower starting pay at University of Mississippi may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →