Music at University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,336/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
6.1x earnings multiple (2.9x 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 | $498K | $497K | $462K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 6.1x | 6.1x | 5.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 2.9x | 2.9x | 2.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 31 | 31 | 21 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$81,464
Out-of-state: $172,136 (2.9x 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
University of Connecticut accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 19,147 in Storrs, CT.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Connecticut →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's Music program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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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