Music at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,882/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
8.3x earnings multiple (5.8x 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 | $486K | $487K | $454K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.3x | 8.3x | 7.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.8x | 5.8x | 5.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 24 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,512
Out-of-state: $83,280 (5.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,075
10.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,043
29% growth from Year 1
About Grand Valley State University
With 95% of applicants admitted, Grand Valley State University prioritizes broad access, serving 19,073 students in Allendale, MI.
See all programs and financial aid at Grand Valley 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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Music at Grand Valley State University?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Music. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Music careers?
With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $453,818 in decade earnings vs $485,855 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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