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Music at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,293/yr (29% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #109 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	$466K	$469K	$440K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.1x	9.2x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	20

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,196

Out-of-state: $68,956 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,600

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$27,350

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

At $36,293 per year, Music graduates from University of Akron Main Campus significantly outpace the $28,116 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

At 9.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,600 debt-to-$36,293 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #109 out of 240 programs, University of Akron Main Campus's Music offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About University of Akron Main Campus

With 71% of applicants admitted, University of Akron Main Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 10,011 students in Akron, 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 University of Akron Main Campus's Music program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 →