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Given that an arts degree in the US easily costs a quarter million (at least at a decent art school) these days, I think "poor" isn't the word I'd use for peopl
by groby_b 8y ago
Given that an arts degree in the US easily costs a quarter million (at least at a decent art school) these days, I think "poor" isn't the word I'd use for people who don't take it.
Just "not willing to be in debt for the rest of their lives".
- gowld 8y agohttps://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/E58F762A/How-Much-Does-Art-School-Cost/ https://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/E58F762A/... says $160K including residential living expenses (which you'd pay even if you weren't at scool.). $80K for the education part.
- groby_b 8y agoThat example they chose is Pratt. IIRC, Pratt has a BA, not a BFA. It's also not even in the top20 art colleges. And you know, $160k debt in a profession that has $35k salaries... paying that off will easily take 20-30 years. How's that not indentured servitude?
- bo1024 8y agoYou're implying that's universally true, but it's not even close. Even places where tuition is that high (which is not all "decent" places), scholarships and financial aid can completely change the equation.