Design at University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,823/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
26.5x earnings multiple (8.6x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $534K | $531K | $499K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 26.7x | 26.5x | 24.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.7x | 8.6x | 8.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 39 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$20,036
Out-of-state: $61,764 (8.6x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,803
78% growth from Year 1
About University of North Georgia
University of North Georgia accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 15,542 in Dahlonega, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of North Georgia →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
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$101,480/yr
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$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Design at University of North Georgia?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Design. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Design careers?
With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $499,447 in decade earnings vs $534,392 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Design from University of North Georgia?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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