Music at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,108/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
15.3x earnings multiple (5.5x 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 | $521K | $518K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.4x | 15.3x | 14.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.5x | 5.5x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,912
Out-of-state: $94,836 (5.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,527
11.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,699
90% growth from Year 1
About Georgia State University
Georgia State University's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 27,109 students in Atlanta, GA. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Georgia State University →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 Georgia State University's Music program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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.
Why does Georgia State University rank so high for Music?
The #54 ranking out of 240 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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