Music at University of Denver
Denver, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of Denver graduates in music earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Denver 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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| 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 |
| 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 | — |
Other Music Credentials at University of Denver
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $23,544 | $53,050 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at University of Denver by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Denver music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,262 one year after graduating and $48,461 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Denver rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Denver ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Denver worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,559.
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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.