Design at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,938/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (38% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI
21.4x earnings multiple (7.9x 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 | $554K | $549K | $514K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 21.6x | 21.4x | 20.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.0x | 7.9x | 7.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 63% | 57% | 46% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 53 | 57 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,640
Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,000
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,896
41% growth from Year 1
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida's 41% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 36,299 students enrolled in Tampa, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of South Florida →Top Career Paths
Art directors
$111,040/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
$101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Design at University of South Florida?
A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Design field.
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 $514,024 in decade earnings vs $554,080 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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