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Music at Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,340/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #116 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	$418K	$426K	$407K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.4x	14.7x	14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.4x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,088

Out-of-state: $66,976 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,240

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,000

13.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$25,707

6% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Kent State University at Stark's Music program produces graduates earning $24,340/yr — within striking distance of the $28,116 national average for this field.

The 14.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $28,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $24,340 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

Ranked #116 out of 240 programs, Kent State University at Stark's Music offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Kent State University at Stark

a compact campus enrolling 2,626 students in North Canton, OH.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kent State University at Stark's Music program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Kent State University at Stark Music graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.2x 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. See full methodology →