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Music at Emory University

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,430/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 1.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #123 of 240 Music programs

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	$455K	$459K	$432K
Earnings Multiple	1.9x	1.9x	1.8x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	19

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$243,096

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$95,644

61% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,000

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,430/yr, edging above the $28,116 national average for Music — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The financial case is thin at 1.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

At $13,000 in median debt against $33,430 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #123 of 240 Music programs, Emory University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Emory University

Emory University admits 11% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, enrolling 7,275 students in Atlanta, GA. The average net cost of $95,644 over four years represents a 61% discount from published tuition.

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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 Emory University?

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 $432,174 in decade earnings vs $454,686 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is Emory University a hidden gem for Music?

After financial aid, the average student pays $95,644 over four years — 61% below the $243,096 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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