Music at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
32
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,336/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
7.1x earnings multiple (3.1x 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 | $498K | $497K | $462K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.1x | 7.1x | 6.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.1x | 3.1x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 32 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$69,848
Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,148
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,374
48% growth from Year 1
About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus →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 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's Music program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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