Music at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$22,833/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
13.9x 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 | $548K | $542K | $497K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.1x | 13.9x | 12.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.5x | 6.4x | 5.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,992
Out-of-state: $84,132 (6.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,544
14.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,428
121% growth from Year 1
About Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 7,804 students in Corpus Christi, TX.
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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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's Music program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi 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.
Why are Music earnings lower at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Lower starting pay at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi 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.
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