Music at California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
California Institute of the Arts graduates in music earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Institute of the Arts Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 179 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $40,398 | $39,691 | #189 | $42,830 |
| 180 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $40,387 | $41,074 | #172 | $19,507 |
| 181 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $40,329 | $39,623 | #190 | $26,540 |
| 182 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $40,294 | $36,665 | #215 | $18,896 |
| 183 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $40,077 | $36,467 | #219 | $28,009 |
| 184 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $40,017 | $40,686 | #176 | $10,210 |
| 185 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $40,009 | $42,584 | #152 | $21,219 |
Other Music Credentials at California Institute of the Arts
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $17,850 | $29,494 | $44,150 |
Other Majors at California Institute of the Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,192 | $22,673 | #110 of 255 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $29,426 | $28,247 | #143 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,617 | — | #415 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Institute of the Arts music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,896 one year after graduating and $40,294 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Institute of the Arts rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, California Institute of the Arts ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #215 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at California Institute of the Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.