Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $25,947 track close to the $25,391 national median for Fine and Studio Arts programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 10.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $13,000 debt-to-$25,947 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #175 out of 385 programs, University of Washington-Bothell Campus's Fine and Studio Arts offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $25,947 to $45,831 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.