Music at Whitworth University
Spokane, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
19
Optimistic
19
Base Case
12
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,027/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
2.1x earnings multiple
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 | $425K | $432K | $412K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.1x | 2.1x | 2.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 19 | 19 | 12 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$203,680
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
12.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,144
16% growth from Year 1
About Whitworth University
A 87% acceptance rate means Whitworth University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,927 students in Spokane, WA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $103,536 — 49% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Whitworth University →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 Whitworth University's Music program score?
This program scores 19/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Whitworth University Music graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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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