Music at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,977/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
8.6x earnings multiple (5.3x 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 | $510K | $508K | $470K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.6x | 8.6x | 8.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.3x | 5.3x | 4.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 23 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$59,064
Out-of-state: $96,504 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,270
69% growth from Year 1
About Montclair State University
Montclair State University has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 17,677 students in Montclair, NJ. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Montclair 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 Montclair State University?
A score of 31/100 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 $470,312 in decade earnings vs $509,608 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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