Music at Rollins College
Winter Park, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Rollins College graduates in music earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rollins College 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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| 101 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $46,196 | $45,387 | #120 | $34,079 |
| 102 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $46,177 | $44,109 | #131 | — |
| 103 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $46,123 | $40,416 | #178 | $23,856 |
| 104 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $45,910 | $48,865 | #76 | $20,745 |
| 105 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $45,834 | $43,781 | #135 | $31,780 |
| 106 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $45,794 | $43,586 | #140 | $21,524 |
| 107 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $45,781 | $51,401 | #53 | — |
Other Majors at Rollins College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $118,277 | $69,707 | #52 of 459 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $85,574 | $37,950 | #8 of 67 |
| Business/Commerce | $80,654 | $51,001 | #32 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,600 | $36,309 | #52 of 565 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,876 | — | #62 of 187 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,502 | $28,113 | #43 of 118 |
| International Business | $69,695 | $36,201 | #72 of 115 |
| Economics | $68,194 | $36,115 | #291 of 368 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $63,363 | $22,352 | #44 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,086 | $36,285 | #126 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,095 | $45,227 | #756 of 1176 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,912 | $25,777 | #115 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,908 | $47,671 | #120 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,340 | $28,364 | #633 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $25,749 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $23,664 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rollins College music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,745 one year after graduating and $45,910 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rollins College rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Rollins College ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Rollins College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.