Music at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates in music earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Francisco Conservatory of Music 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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| 64 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $49,438 | $50,777 | #55 | $27,719 |
| 65 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $49,240 | $46,668 | #104 | $42,548 |
| 66 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $49,236 | $48,374 | #80 | $37,163 |
| 67 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA | $49,186 | $44,756 | #126 | $26,916 |
| 68 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $49,145 | $48,851 | #78 | — |
| 69 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $49,111 | $51,782 | #51 | $34,882 |
| 70 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $48,656 | $49,469 | #68 | $50,881 |
Other Music Credentials at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,025 | $51,822 | $64,250 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $36,706 | — | $33,674 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Francisco Conservatory of Music music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,916 one year after graduating and $49,186 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Francisco Conservatory of Music rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, San Francisco Conservatory of Music ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at San Francisco Conservatory of Music worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.