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Visual & Performing Arts at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Visual and Performing Arts, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,684/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Large (63,400 openings/yr)

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #36 of 59 Visual and Performing Arts, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Visual & Performing Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$421K	$428K	$408K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	3.0x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	22	18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$141,680

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,444

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $27,684 per year, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne earn slightly above the $25,525 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The financial case is thin at 3.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Visual & Performing Arts's typical career paths, with 38% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,500 represents roughly 11 months of the $27,684 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #36 of 59 Visual & Performing Arts programs, University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

With 98% of applicants admitted, University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,599 in Fort Wayne, IN. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $81,444 over four years represents a 43% discount from published tuition.

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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

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Visual & Performing Arts at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne?

A score of 22/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Visual & Performing Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Visual & Performing Arts careers?

With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $408,368 in decade earnings vs $421,031 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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