Music at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,621/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (101,600 openings/yr)
ROI
7.2x earnings multiple (4.4x 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 | $428K | $434K | $413K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.1x | 7.2x | 6.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.4x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 35% | 31% | 24% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 29 | 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)
$60,600
Out-of-state: $97,856 (4.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,256
10.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$32,121
21% growth from Year 1
About William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey has a 93% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 6,526 students in Wayne, NJ. 44% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at William Paterson University of New Jersey →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Music at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
A score of 29/100 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 $413,334 in decade earnings vs $427,560 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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