Music at University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of Northern Colorado graduates in music earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Colorado 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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| 214 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $38,377 | $43,454 | #144 | $34,766 |
| 215 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $38,278 | $34,856 | #234 | $28,989 |
| 216 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $37,997 | $40,764 | #175 | — |
| 217 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $37,749 | $35,303 | #230 | $26,944 |
| 218 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $37,682 | $40,212 | #183 | — |
| 219 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $37,673 | $42,657 | #150 | $30,106 |
| 220 | Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH | $37,656 | $40,185 | #184 | — |
Other Music Credentials at University of Northern Colorado
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,517 | $41,645 | $38,046 |
Other Majors at University of Northern Colorado by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Colorado music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,944 one year after graduating and $37,749 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Colorado rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Northern Colorado ranks #217 by median pay four years after graduation, and #230 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Northern Colorado worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
← All data for University of Northern Colorado · Methodology
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.