Fine Arts at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$23,034/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
9.2x earnings multiple (3.8x 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 | $525K | $522K | $486K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.3x | 9.2x | 8.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.8x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 29 | 26 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,520
Out-of-state: $137,352 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,367
101% growth from Year 1
About University of Missouri-Columbia
With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Missouri-Columbia prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 23,118 students in Columbia, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Missouri-Columbia →Top Career Paths
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$111,040/yr
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$99,800/yr
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$80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine Arts at University of Missouri-Columbia?
A score of 29/100 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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