Music at University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
22
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)
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)
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
About University of Northern Colorado
With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Northern Colorado prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,693 students in Greeley, CO.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Northern Colorado →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.
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