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Music at University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,050/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #112 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	$460K	$463K	$436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	12.0x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	35%	31%	24%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,704

Out-of-state: $74,608 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,568

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,625

10.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,262

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,050/yr, roughly in line with the $28,116 national median for Music. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 12.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Music career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,625 against $27,050/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #112 ranking among 240 Music programs places University of South Alabama in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 38% earnings increase from $27,050 to $37,262 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of South Alabama

A 65% admission rate makes University of South Alabama accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 8,540 in Mobile, AL.

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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

What does a 30/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Music at University of South Alabama?

At 30/100, 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 South Alabama?

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 →