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Design and Applied Arts at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,243/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #62 of 290 Design and Applied Arts programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design and Applied Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$480K	$481K	$459K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.6x	13.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.7x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	63%	57%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,336

Out-of-state: $71,416 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,904

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,750

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Design and Applied Arts graduates start at $41,243/yr — above the $33,862 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Design and Applied Arts programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Design and Applied Arts's typical career paths, with 38% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,750 represents roughly 6 months of the $41,243 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #62 of 290 nationally, this is a top-5% Design and Applied Arts program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

A 90% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.

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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 and Applied Arts at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?

A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Design and Applied Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Design and Applied Arts careers?

With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $459,365 in decade earnings vs $480,247 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Design and Applied Arts program stand out?

Ranked #62 of 290 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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