Music at Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Roosevelt University graduates in music earn 44% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 111% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roosevelt 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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| 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 | — |
| 268 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $18,218 | $18,859 | #268 | — |
Other Music Credentials at Roosevelt University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,974 | $41,219 | $39,903 |
Other Majors at Roosevelt University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roosevelt University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $24,232 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roosevelt University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Roosevelt University ranks #267 by median pay four years after graduation, and #266 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Roosevelt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 44% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.