Fine and Studio Arts at County College of Morris

Randolph, NJ · Public · Associate Degree

serving 5,315 students in Randolph, NJ.

Program Analysis

Graduates of County College of Morris's Fine and Studio Arts program earn $33,881/yr in their first year — 44% above the $23,525 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 28.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Fine and Studio Arts programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Fine and Studio Arts's career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At $10,000 in median debt against $33,881 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #4 of 13 Fine and Studio Arts programs, County College of Morris scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Fine and Studio Arts offers 20 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
48
Score
50
High End
Earnings $33,881/yr (44% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$354K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
28.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
12 of 12
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,420
Out-of-state: $28,620
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,000
3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Fine and Studio Arts graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Art directors $111,040 +4.2% 50%
Special effects artists and animators $99,800 +1.6% 48%
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190 +1.7% 56%
Art directors
$111,040
+4.2% growth 50% AI-proof
Special effects artists and animators
$99,800
+1.6% growth 48% AI-proof
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190
+1.7% growth 56% AI-proof

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Fine and Studio Arts Career Guide

What can you do with a Fine and Studio Arts credential from County College of Morris? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 48/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Fine and Studio Arts at County College of Morris?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Fine and Studio Arts. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
What's the typical debt for Fine and Studio Arts graduates from County College of Morris?
Median debt of just $10,000 against $33,881/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 4 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Fine and Studio Arts through an apprenticeship instead of County College of Morris?
If County College of Morris's tuition gives you pause, consider that 20 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Fine and Studio Arts. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
How many job openings are there for Fine and Studio Arts graduates?
At 118,400 annual openings, Fine and Studio Arts has a very large employment base. County College of Morris graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →