Music at California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
California State University-Chico graduates in music earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Chico 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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| 150 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $42,439 | $40,538 | #177 | $24,732 |
| 151 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $42,355 | $47,555 | #90 | $19,162 |
| 152 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $42,289 | $37,114 | #211 | $23,991 |
| 153 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $42,269 | $38,462 | #202 | $25,339 |
| 154 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $42,233 | $44,424 | #127 | — |
| 155 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $42,232 | $40,341 | #179 | $25,803 |
| 156 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $42,090 | $38,299 | #204 | $20,440 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Chico music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,339 one year after graduating and $42,269 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Chico rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, California State University-Chico ranks #153 by median pay four years after graduation, and #202 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at California State University-Chico worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.