Fine Arts at Vermont State University

Randolph, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,233/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)

ROI 9.8x earnings multiple (5.2x 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	$444K	$449K	$425K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.8x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.2x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	31	26

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,600

Out-of-state: $85,632 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,460

-83% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$36,274

20% growth from Year 1

With 83% of applicants admitted, Vermont State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 3,567 students in Randolph, VT.

Art directors $111,040/yr

Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

What does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Fine Arts at Vermont State University?

At 31/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Fine Arts programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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