Music at University of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
University of Silicon Valley graduates in music earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Silicon Valley 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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| 70 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $48,656 | $49,469 | #68 | $50,881 |
| 71 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $48,630 | $49,457 | #69 | $33,070 |
| 72 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $48,461 | $45,321 | #121 | $23,262 |
| 73 | University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | $48,360 | $44,004 | #132 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at University of Silicon Valley by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $67,659 | $37,693 | #20 of 54 |
| Graphic Communications | $49,968 | $33,727 | #19 of 59 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,596 | $22,656 | #289 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Silicon Valley music graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,360 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Silicon Valley rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Silicon Valley ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #132 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Silicon Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for music ($42,892).
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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.