Music at Kent State University at Stark
North Canton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,340/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
14.7x earnings multiple (6.4x 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 | $418K | $426K | $407K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.4x | 14.7x | 14.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.2x | 6.4x | 6.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 30 | 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)
$29,088
Out-of-state: $66,976 (6.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,000
13.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$25,707
6% growth from Year 1
About Kent State University at Stark
a compact campus enrolling 2,626 students in North Canton, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Kent State University at Stark →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 Kent State University at Stark's Music program score?
This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Kent State University at Stark Music graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.2x 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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