Music at Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 109 graduates a year
Florida State University graduates in music earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida State University 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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| 121 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $44,593 | $47,587 | #87 | $36,252 |
| 122 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $44,593 | $47,587 | #88 | $36,252 |
| 123 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $44,593 | $47,587 | #89 | $36,252 |
| 124 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $44,454 | $47,316 | #94 | $19,429 |
| 125 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $44,241 | $44,993 | #125 | $18,462 |
| 126 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $44,058 | $41,934 | #163 | $19,145 |
| 127 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $44,037 | $46,994 | #101 | $20,632 |
Other Music Credentials at Florida State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,016 | $50,069 | $27,029 |
| Doctoral Degree | $33,487 | $60,076 | $52,754 |
Other Majors at Florida State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,429 one year after graduating and $44,454 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida State University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Florida State University ranks #124 by median pay four years after graduation, and #94 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Florida State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.