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Music at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,799/yr (88% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #3 of 240 Music programs Top 1%

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	$529K	$525K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.5x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	5.9x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,649

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Houston Music graduates command $52,799/yr out of the gate, well above the $28,116 national median. That 88% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

With a 13.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Music career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,000 in median debt clears quickly against $52,799 in annual earnings.

Among 240 Music programs nationally, University of Houston ranks #3 — elite territory by any measure of graduate financial outcomes.

The limited growth from $52,799 to $58,649 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of Houston

University of Houston's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 37,175 students in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 55/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Music at University of Houston?

At 55/100, University of Houston's Music program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Music at University of Houston?

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.

Is University of Houston one of the best schools for Music?

Among 240 Music programs, University of Houston's #3 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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