Music at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 94 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in music earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge 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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| 173 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $40,768 | $46,162 | #108 | $31,088 |
| 174 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $40,734 | $40,021 | #186 | $19,943 |
| 175 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $40,713 | $41,405 | #169 | $26,895 |
| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $40,669 | $37,006 | #212 | $18,226 |
| 177 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $40,597 | $38,476 | #201 | $24,952 |
| 178 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $40,496 | $43,420 | #145 | $35,835 |
| 179 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $40,398 | $39,691 | #189 | $42,830 |
Other Music Credentials at California State University-Northridge
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,985 | $60,697 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at California State University-Northridge by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,226 one year after graduating and $40,669 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.