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Music at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $15,289/yr (-46% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #187 of 240 Music programs

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	$382K	$394K	$382K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.6x	8.8x	8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.3x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	21	19

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,720

Out-of-state: $120,880 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,264

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,076

15.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$34,185

124% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $15,289 per year, Music graduates from University of Georgia earn below the $28,116 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 8.8x 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 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,076 debt load exceeds a year of the $15,289 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #187 out of 240 programs, University of Georgia's financial outcomes for Music trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Georgia

A 37% acceptance rate puts University of Georgia in competitive admissions territory, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.

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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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Georgia's Music program score?

This program scores 21/100 — on the lower end for Music. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do University of Georgia Music graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.3x 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.

Why are Music earnings lower at University of Georgia?

Lower starting pay at University of Georgia may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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