Music at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Valdosta State University graduates in music earn 36% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Valdosta 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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| 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 | — |
| 265 | The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA | $26,985 | $23,763 | #267 | — |
| 266 | Bennington College Bennington, VT | $26,241 | $26,952 | #263 | — |
| 267 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $24,232 | $23,808 | #266 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valdosta State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $27,357 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valdosta State University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Valdosta State University ranks #264 by median pay four years after graduation, and #260 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Valdosta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% less than the national median for music ($42,892).
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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.