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Music at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,191/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #105 of 240 Music programs Top 50%

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 $446K $451K $426K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.6x 12.8x 12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.7x 3.8x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 35% 31% 24%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 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)
$35,264
Out-of-state: $119,136 (3.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,128
-56% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,902
16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,191 per year, Music graduates from University of Idaho earn slightly above the $28,116 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 12.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #105 out of 240 programs, University of Idaho's Music offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $30,191 to $34,902 over five years (16% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of Idaho

With 79% of applicants admitted, University of Idaho prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 7,363 in Moscow, ID.

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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
View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Music at Other Schools

Sam Houston State University ($59,926) The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ($56,373) Texas A & M University-Kingsville ($56,072) The University of Texas at El Paso ($56,062) University of Houston ($52,799) Texas A & M University-Commerce ($52,282) Texas State University ($51,158) West Texas A & M University ($50,881)

Other Majors at University of Idaho

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,700) Chemical Engineering ($75,915) Computer Science ($70,276) Civil Engineering ($68,885) Mechanical Engineering ($65,409) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,334) Management Information Systems and Services ($52,920) Human Resources Management and Services ($49,442)

Consider the Trade Route?

Compare Music trade programs on TradeSchoolWorth →

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 University of Idaho'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. See full methodology →