Music at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Elmhurst University graduates in music earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elmhurst 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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| 249 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $32,984 | $35,366 | #228 | — |
| 250 | The New School New York, NY | $32,930 | $31,343 | #250 | $12,109 |
| 251 | The Juilliard School New York, NY | $32,842 | $31,259 | #251 | — |
| 252 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $32,448 | $31,880 | #246 | $21,759 |
| 253 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $32,316 | $29,405 | #259 | $20,650 |
| 254 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,666 | $35,944 | #225 | — |
| 255 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $30,758 | $28,008 | #261 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmhurst University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,759 one year after graduating and $32,448 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmhurst University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Elmhurst University ranks #252 by median pay four years after graduation, and #246 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Elmhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,250.
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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.