Music at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in music earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach 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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| 74 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $48,226 | $57,054 | #18 | $26,011 |
| 75 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $48,028 | $43,734 | #137 | — |
| 76 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $47,990 | $49,600 | #66 | — |
| 77 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $47,831 | $43,523 | #141 | $18,352 |
| 78 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $47,779 | $43,476 | #143 | $22,125 |
| 79 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $47,724 | $45,587 | #117 | — |
| 80 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $47,654 | $41,822 | #165 | — |
Other Music Credentials at California State University-Long Beach
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,480 | $32,534 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Long Beach by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,352 one year after graduating and $47,831 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,050.
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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.