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Music at Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,707/yr (31% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 7.4x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #58 of 240 Music programs Top 25%

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	$489K	$490K	$456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.4x	7.4x	6.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	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)

$66,344

Out-of-state: $141,392 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$77,628

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,492

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,231

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of Rutgers University-Newark's Music program earn $36,707/yr in their first year — 31% above the $28,116 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

At 7.4x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,492 debt-to-$36,707 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #58 out of 240 programs, Rutgers University-Newark's Music program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,707 to $46,231 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers University-Newark has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 7,187 in Newark, NJ. 56% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rutgers University-Newark's Music program score?

This program scores 36/100 — 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 Rutgers University-Newark rank so high for Music?

The #58 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. See full methodology →