Music at University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 97 graduates a year
University of Miami graduates in music earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Miami 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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| 258 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $29,483 | $27,943 | #262 | $22,625 |
| 259 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $29,227 | $31,079 | #252 | $30,191 |
| 260 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $29,175 | $33,772 | #241 | $13,479 |
| 261 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $29,090 | $30,963 | #254 | $15,492 |
| 262 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $28,727 | $30,819 | #255 | $15,911 |
| 263 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | $27,952 | $26,605 | #264 | — |
| 264 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $27,357 | $28,320 | #260 | — |
Other Music Credentials at University of Miami
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,623 | $55,826 | $59,534 |
| Doctoral Degree | $30,859 | $45,553 | — |
Other Majors at University of Miami by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Miami music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $15,492 one year after graduating and $29,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Miami rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Miami ranks #261 by median pay four years after graduation, and #254 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Miami worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,999.
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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.