Music at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in music earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ball 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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| 213 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | $38,617 | $34,006 | #240 | $18,177 |
| 214 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $38,377 | $43,454 | #144 | $34,766 |
| 215 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $38,278 | $34,856 | #234 | $28,989 |
| 216 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $37,997 | $40,764 | #175 | — |
| 217 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $37,749 | $35,303 | #230 | $26,944 |
| 218 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $37,682 | $40,212 | #183 | — |
| 219 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $37,673 | $42,657 | #150 | $30,106 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,997 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Ball State University ranks #216 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.