Music at University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree
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)
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)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,902
16% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Idaho →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 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.
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