Fine Arts at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
30
Optimistic
30
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,467/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
9.4x earnings multiple (3.4x 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 | $474K | $475K | $447K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.3x | 9.4x | 8.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 30 | 30 | 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)
$50,752
Out-of-state: $139,736 (3.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,125
10.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,790
49% growth from Year 1
About University of South Carolina-Columbia
A 61% admission rate makes University of South Carolina-Columbia accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 28,113 in Columbia, SC.
See all programs and financial aid at University of South Carolina-Columbia →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
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$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 South Carolina-Columbia?
A score of 30/100 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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