Music at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of California-San Diego graduates in music earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Diego 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 | — |
| 11 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $59,198 | $60,187 | #6 | $37,020 |
| 12 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $58,743 | $59,724 | #7 | $59,926 |
| 13 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $58,127 | $62,379 | #3 | $32,880 |
| 14 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $58,071 | $52,841 | #48 | $21,592 |
| 15 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $57,117 | $58,071 | #11 | $56,072 |
| 16 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $57,043 | $57,996 | #12 | $49,906 |
| 17 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $56,884 | $57,834 | #14 | $44,058 |
Other Music Credentials at University of California-San Diego
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $68,693 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-San Diego by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Diego music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,592 one year after graduating and $58,071 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Diego rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of California-San Diego ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of California-San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.