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Music at Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,353/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)

ROI 5.7x earnings multiple (2.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #182 of 240 Music programs

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	$399K	$408K	$393K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.6x	5.7x	5.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.5x	2.6x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	22	18

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$71,236

Out-of-state: $160,100 (2.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$110,648

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

16.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Miami University-Oxford's Music graduates start at $19,353/yr, trailing the $28,116 national average by 31%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 5.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $19,353 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #182 out of 240 programs, Miami University-Oxford's financial outcomes for Music trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Miami University-Oxford

A 82% acceptance rate means Miami University-Oxford is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 16,361 in Oxford, OH.

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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 Miami University-Oxford's Music program score?

This program scores 22/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Miami University-Oxford Music graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.4x 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.

Why are Music earnings lower at Miami University-Oxford?

Lower starting pay at Miami University-Oxford may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →