Music at University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,599/yr (27% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #73 of 240 Music programs Top 50%

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 $459K $463K $435K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.6x 9.6x 9.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.2x 5.2x 4.9x
Probability of Field Employment 35% 31% 24%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 34 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,960
Out-of-state: $88,760 (5.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$44,096
8% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,900
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,095
10% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $35,599 per year, Music graduates from University of North Alabama significantly outpace the $28,116 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

At 9.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,900 debt-to-$35,599 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #73 out of 240 programs, University of North Alabama's Music offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $35,599 to $39,095 over five years (10% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of North Alabama

With 96% of applicants admitted, University of North Alabama prioritizes broad access, serving 5,468 students in Florence, AL.

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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 North Alabama's Music program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →