Music at Millikin University
Decatur, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Millikin University graduates in music earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Millikin 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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| 132 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $43,777 | $46,158 | #109 | $22,272 |
| 133 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $43,753 | $38,401 | #203 | $20,727 |
| 134 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $43,700 | $39,344 | #191 | $24,511 |
| 135 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $43,388 | $42,628 | #151 | $21,138 |
| 136 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $43,385 | $45,144 | #122 | — |
| 137 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $43,343 | $46,253 | #106 | $17,141 |
| 138 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $43,222 | $46,124 | #110 | $24,340 |
Other Majors at Millikin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,200 | $71,848 | #640 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,489 | $46,431 | #327 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $71,399 | — | #168 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $70,837 | — | #133 of 166 |
| Biology | $64,834 | — | #198 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,804 | $51,680 | #700 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,910 | $43,936 | #123 of 345 |
| Social Work | $52,870 | $41,543 | #182 of 420 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,665 | $26,065 | #451 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,797 | $43,331 | #453 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,444 | $35,413 | #552 of 660 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,858 | $22,815 | #9 of 10 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,666 | $24,013 | #155 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Millikin University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,138 one year after graduating and $43,388 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Millikin University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Millikin University ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #151 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Millikin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,996.
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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.