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Music at Utah Valley University

Orem, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
32
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $24,952/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI 17.1x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #96 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 $421K $428K $409K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.8x 17.1x 16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.9x 6.0x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 35% 31% 24%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 32 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,080
Out-of-state: $71,320 (6.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$33,852
-35% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$16,331
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

About Utah Valley University

one of the larger campuses at 27,481 students in Orem, UT.

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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
View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Music at Other Schools

Sam Houston State University ($59,926) The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ($56,373) Texas A & M University-Kingsville ($56,072) The University of Texas at El Paso ($56,062) University of Houston ($52,799) Texas A & M University-Commerce ($52,282) Texas State University ($51,158) West Texas A & M University ($50,881)

Other Majors at Utah Valley University

Computer Engineering ($85,564) Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering ($80,491) Information Science/Studies ($79,918) Computer Science ($77,946) Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection ($74,527) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($66,900) Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications ($64,615) Engineering-Related Fields ($63,780)

Consider the Trade Route?

Compare Music trade programs on TradeSchoolOutlook →

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Music at Utah Valley University?
At 32/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Music programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Music at Utah Valley University?
The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →