Fine Arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
34
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,783/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.9x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $478K | $479K | $451K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.8x | 11.9x | 11.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.3x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 34 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,432
Out-of-state: $110,992 (4.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,040
46% growth from Year 1
About University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 18,887 in Lincoln, NE.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Nebraska-Lincoln →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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine Arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Fine Arts program stand out?
Ranked #95 of 385 programs nationally, University of Nebraska-Lincoln lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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