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Music at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,336/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 7.1x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #98 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	$498K	$497K	$462K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	32	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,148

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,374

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,336 at University of Connecticut-Avery Point come in 11% above the national median of $28,116 for Music programs.

A 7.1x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Music career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,148 against $31,336/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #98 ranking among 240 Music programs places University of Connecticut-Avery Point in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 48% earnings increase from $31,336 to $46,374 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

University of Connecticut-Avery Point accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 464 students in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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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 does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Music at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

At 32/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Music programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Music at University of Connecticut-Avery Point?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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