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Music at University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,450/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 11.7x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #42 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	$528K	$524K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	11.7x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,656

Out-of-state: $84,976 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,408

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,425

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,244

66% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Texas's Music graduates start at $31,450/yr — above the $28,116 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 11.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,425 debt-to-$31,450 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #42 out of 240 programs, University of North Texas's Music program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $31,450 to $52,244 over five years (66% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of North Texas

A 72% acceptance rate means University of North Texas is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 33,680 in Denton, TX.

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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 Texas's Music program score?

This program scores 40/100 — 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 does University of North Texas rank so high for Music?

The #42 ranking out of 240 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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