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Music at University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $15,492/yr (-45% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 2.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #235 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	$523K	$520K	$480K
Earnings Multiple	2.2x	2.2x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	14	14	11

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$239,704

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,212

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,999

10.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,816

163% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $15,492 per year, Music graduates from University of Miami earn below the $28,116 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 2.2x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $13,999 debt-to-$15,492 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #235 out of 240 programs, University of Miami's financial outcomes for Music trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $15,492 to $40,816 over five years (163% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Miami

A 19% acceptance rate puts University of Miami in competitive admissions territory, with a mid-sized student body of 12,570 in Coral Gables, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $147,212 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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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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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 Miami's Music program score?

This program scores 14/100 — 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 Miami?

Lower starting pay at University of Miami 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 →