Music at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
32
Base Case
22
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 #101 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)
$69,808
Out-of-state: $160,480 (3.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,356
24% 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

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus's Music graduates start at $31,336/yr — above the $28,116 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,148 represents roughly 9 months of the $31,336 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #101 of 240 Music programs, University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $31,336 to $46,374 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,473 students in Hartford, CT. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
A score of 32/100 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 $461,930 in decade earnings vs $497,538 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →