Music at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
California State University-Fullerton graduates in music earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fullerton 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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| 193 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $39,609 | $38,916 | #200 | $32,666 |
| 194 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $39,603 | $36,478 | #218 | — |
| 195 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $39,600 | $37,691 | #209 | $33,384 |
| 196 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $39,590 | $36,024 | #223 | $23,969 |
| 197 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $39,553 | $34,715 | #236 | $26,621 |
| 198 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $39,549 | $40,222 | #182 | $17,725 |
| 199 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $39,466 | $42,007 | #162 | $25,005 |
Other Music Credentials at California State University-Fullerton
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $37,850 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Fullerton by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fullerton music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,969 one year after graduating and $39,590 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fullerton rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, California State University-Fullerton ranks #196 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at California State University-Fullerton worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.