Music at Yale University
New Haven, CT · Master's Degree · about 125 graduates a year
Yale University graduates in music earn 38% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Yale University Compares for Music
All 98 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 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $82,054 | $72,018 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $79,115 | $72,769 | #2 | $71,579 |
| 3 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $77,342 | $78,658 | #1 | $66,109 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $68,888 | $70,039 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,502 | $66,104 | #5 | $38,417 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,685 | $60,615 | #10 | $16,996 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,193 | $65,575 | #6 | $42,484 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,865 | $64,952 | #7 | — |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $60,697 | $55,230 | #19 | $37,985 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $59,913 | $63,770 | #8 | — |
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| 93 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $34,062 | $33,466 | #94 | $21,290 |
| 94 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $33,453 | $35,272 | #91 | $29,946 |
| 95 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $32,534 | $29,604 | #95 | $25,480 |
| 96 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $29,895 | $26,915 | #96 | $21,250 |
| 97 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $29,494 | $26,838 | #97 | $17,850 |
| 98 | The New School New York, NY | $26,925 | $25,627 | #98 | $18,911 |
Other Majors at Yale University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $234,034 | $192,686 | #7 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $147,204 | $124,979 | #23 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $131,639 | $113,472 | #103 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $113,304 | $102,040 | #42 of 211 |
| Public Health | $105,402 | $72,627 | #10 of 201 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $100,347 | $75,985 | #3 of 58 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $93,163 | $58,008 | #8 of 23 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $88,967 | $65,244 | #1 of 30 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $70,736 | $45,451 | #15 of 94 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,265 | $24,521 | #44 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yale University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,250 one year after graduating and $29,895 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yale University rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Yale University ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #96 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Yale University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% less than the national median for music ($48,285).
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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.