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Music at University of Louisville

Louisville, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,125/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)

ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #151 of 240 Music programs

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	$519K	$516K	$477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.1x	10.1x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	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)

$51,312

Out-of-state: $116,696 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,536

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,747

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,130

119% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $20,125/yr fall 28% below the $28,116 national median for Music. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 10.1x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $13,747 debt-to-$20,125 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #151 out of 240 programs, University of Louisville's financial outcomes for Music trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $20,125 to $44,130 over five years (119% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Louisville

University of Louisville has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 14,187 students in Louisville, KY.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Louisville's Music program score?

This program scores 26/100 — 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.

Why are Music earnings lower at University of Louisville?

Lower starting pay at University of Louisville may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →