Music at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
23
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings
$20,632/yr (-27% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
8.5x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Music graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $477K | $479K | $448K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.5x | 8.5x | 8.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.4x | 5.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 23 | 18 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,324
Out-of-state: $88,280 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
15.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,873
84% growth from Year 1
About Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 12,255 in Bowling Green, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus →Top Career Paths
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190/yr
Sound engineering technicians
$66,430/yr
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$64,580/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's Music program score?
This program scores 23/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Music graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.3x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
How vulnerable is Music to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Music careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Music earnings lower at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Lower starting pay at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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