Music at Valencia College
Orlando, FL · Associate's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Valencia College graduates in music earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valencia College Compares for Music
All 9 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 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $48,378 | $49,186 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Valencia College Orlando, FL | $38,507 | $40,986 | #2 | $22,985 |
| 3 | Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY | $38,356 | $36,507 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $37,546 | $39,963 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA | $37,319 | $33,958 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $34,987 | $37,239 | #4 | $23,018 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA | $33,046 | $30,070 | #8 | $21,399 |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $32,573 | $34,670 | #6 | — |
| 9 | SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY | $31,215 | $29,710 | #9 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valencia College music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,985 one year after graduating and $38,507 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valencia College rank for music?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Valencia College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Valencia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for music ($34,056), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,592.
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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.