Music at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
24
Optimistic
24
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings
$20,881/yr (-26% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
13.1x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)
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 | $432K | $439K | $417K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.9x | 13.1x | 12.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.9x | 4.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 24 | 24 | 19 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,480
Out-of-state: $89,432 (4.9x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,586
42% growth from Year 1
About University of Nebraska at Omaha
A 87% acceptance rate means University of Nebraska at Omaha is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 11,573 students in Omaha, NE.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Nebraska at Omaha →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 Nebraska at Omaha?
A score of 24/100 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 $416,622 in decade earnings vs $432,291 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Music from University of Nebraska at Omaha?
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.
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