Music at Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,893/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
10.2x earnings multiple (5.6x 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 | $507K | $505K | $468K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.2x | 10.2x | 9.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.6x | 5.6x | 5.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$49,704
Out-of-state: $90,864 (5.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,000
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,790
48% growth from Year 1
About Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 7,030 students in Jacksonville, AL. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University's Music program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 Jacksonville State University rank so high for Music?
The #47 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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