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Music at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,881/yr (-26% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #170 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	$432K	$439K	$417K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	13.1x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.9x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	24	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)

$33,480

Out-of-state: $89,432 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,164

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$29,586

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Nebraska at Omaha's Music graduates start at $20,881/yr, trailing the $28,116 national average by 26%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Music programs nationally.

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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #170 of 240 Music programs, University of Nebraska at Omaha falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $20,881 to $29,586 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Nebraska at Omaha

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Nebraska at Omaha is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 11,573 students in Omaha, NE.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Music at University of Nebraska at Omaha?

A score of 24/100 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 $416,622 in decade earnings vs $432,291 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Music from University of Nebraska at Omaha?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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