Music at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in music earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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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| 239 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $34,725 | $30,475 | #257 | — |
| 240 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $34,160 | $34,361 | #238 | $17,638 |
| 241 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $34,150 | $35,352 | #229 | — |
| 242 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $34,124 | $31,051 | #253 | $12,947 |
| 243 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC | $34,022 | $36,510 | #217 | — |
| 244 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $33,841 | $36,019 | #224 | $24,405 |
| 245 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $33,825 | $30,779 | #256 | — |
Other Music Credentials at University of Southern California
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,510 | $45,304 | $64,278 |
| Doctoral Degree | $29,274 | $59,885 | — |
Other Majors at University of Southern California by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $12,947 one year after graduating and $34,124 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Southern California ranks #242 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,839.
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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.