Music at CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,384/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
15.5x earnings multiple (7.5x 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 | $455K | $458K | $432K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.4x | 15.5x | 14.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.4x | 7.5x | 7.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 22 |
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,528
Out-of-state: $61,328 (7.5x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,383
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes
About CUNY Hunter College
A 54% admission rate makes CUNY Hunter College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, enrolling 16,642 students in New York, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $9,784 over four years — 67% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at CUNY Hunter College →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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CUNY Hunter College's Music program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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.
How affordable is Music at CUNY Hunter College after financial aid?
Sticker price is $29,528, but the average net cost is $9,784 — a 67% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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