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Music at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,272/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 6.5x earnings multiple (1.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #180 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	$442K	$447K	$423K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.4x	6.5x	6.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	1.9x	1.9x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	22	16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$68,912

Out-of-state: $232,288 (1.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,328

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,997

10.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$32,036

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $22,272 per year, Music graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn below the $28,116 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.5x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,997 represents roughly 10 months of the $22,272 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #180 of 240 Music programs, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $22,272 to $32,036 over five years — a 44% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

A 18% acceptance rate puts University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in competitive admissions territory, with 33,488 students enrolled in Ann Arbor, MI.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Music at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

A score of 22/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Music. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Music careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $423,379 in decade earnings vs $442,019 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Music from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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