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Music at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,944/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.1x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #114 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	$429K	$435K	$414K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.9x	9.1x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.2x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,040

Out-of-state: $104,816 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,828

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,500

10.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$25,751

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $26,944/yr, Music graduates from University of Northern Colorado land near the $28,116 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.1x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,500 debt-to-$26,944 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #114 out of 240 programs, University of Northern Colorado's Music offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About University of Northern Colorado

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Northern Colorado prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,693 students in Greeley, CO.

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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 Northern Colorado's Music program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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 →