Fine Arts at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,947/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI
10.0x earnings multiple (3.0x 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 | $510K | $508K | $474K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.1x | 10.0x | 9.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.0x | 3.0x | 2.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 41% | 37% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,572
Out-of-state: $167,988 (3.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,831
77% growth from Year 1
About University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 31,588 in Seattle, WA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Washington-Seattle Campus →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 Washington-Seattle Campus?
A score of 31/100 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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