Music at University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,321/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple (6.9x 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 | $499K | $499K | $463K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.8x | 12.8x | 11.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.9x | 6.9x | 6.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 37 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,956
Out-of-state: $72,256 (6.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,340
53% growth from Year 1
About University of Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 5,653 in Warrensburg, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Central Missouri →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 University of Central Missouri?
A score of 37/100 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 $463,153 in decade earnings vs $499,297 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Central Missouri's Music program stand out?
Ranked #48 of 240 programs nationally, University of Central Missouri lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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