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Music at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,029/yr (35% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 of 240 Music programs Top 25%

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	$473K	$475K	$445K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.6x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,250

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,029 put University of Mississippi's Music program 35% above the national median of $28,116 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 12.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Music career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $38,029 far exceeding the $17,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

University of Mississippi ranks #35 among 240 Music programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi accepts 98% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 18,995 students in University, MS.

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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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Music at University of Mississippi?

At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Music programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Music at University of Mississippi?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Mississippi one of the best schools for Music?

Among 240 Music programs, University of Mississippi's #35 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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