Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $17,040 place University of Kentucky below the $28,116 national median for Music — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Music's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $22,000 against $17,040/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.3 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.
Ranked #189 of 240 Music programs, University of Kentucky falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $36,411 show a 114% jump from the $17,040 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.