Music at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
California State University-Sacramento graduates in music earn 0% more 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-Sacramento 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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| 142 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $43,093 | $39,212 | #193 | — |
| 143 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $43,089 | $45,432 | #118 | $24,911 |
| 144 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $42,960 | $39,119 | #196 | $28,003 |
| 145 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $42,774 | $38,922 | #199 | $25,391 |
| 146 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $42,768 | $44,202 | #130 | $20,881 |
| 147 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $42,708 | $45,792 | #115 | $22,315 |
| 148 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $42,610 | $45,687 | #116 | $30,321 |
Other Majors at California State University-Sacramento by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Sacramento music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,391 one year after graduating and $42,774 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Sacramento rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, California State University-Sacramento ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #199 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at California State University-Sacramento worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,241.
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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.