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Music at Vermont State University

Randolph, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,719/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 10.4x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #118 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	$471K	$474K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.3x	10.4x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,600

Out-of-state: $85,632 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,460

-83% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,862

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,719/yr, roughly in line with the $28,116 national median for Music. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Music programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Music's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

At #118 of 240 Music programs, Vermont State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $27,719 to $39,862 over five years — a 44% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Vermont State University

Vermont State University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,567 students in Randolph, VT.

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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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Music at Vermont State University?

A score of 30/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Music. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Music careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $443,815 in decade earnings vs $471,450 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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