Fine Arts at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,855/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
17.0x earnings multiple (5.6x 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 | $491K | $491K | $460K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.0x | 17.0x | 15.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.6x | 5.6x | 5.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,856
Out-of-state: $87,504 (5.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,052
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,892
66% growth from Year 1
About University of North Carolina at Charlotte
With 80% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Charlotte prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 23,567 students in Charlotte, NC.
See all programs and financial aid at University of North Carolina at Charlotte →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$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 North Carolina at Charlotte?
A score of 36/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Fine Arts program stand out?
Ranked #64 of 385 programs nationally, University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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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