Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $59,926 put Sam Houston State University's Music program 113% above the national median of $28,116 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.0x 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 10% gap from the optimistic case.
With first-year pay of $59,926 far exceeding the $25,630 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
At #6 of 240 nationally, this is a top-5% Music program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.