Music at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 137 graduates a year
Indiana University-Bloomington graduates in music earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Bloomington 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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| 259 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $29,227 | $31,079 | #252 | $30,191 |
| 260 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $29,175 | $33,772 | #241 | $13,479 |
| 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 | — |
Other Music Credentials at Indiana University-Bloomington
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $22,513 | $44,312 | $41,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | $46,561 | $53,477 | $64,754 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Bloomington by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Bloomington music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $15,911 one year after graduating and $28,727 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Bloomington rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Indiana University-Bloomington ranks #262 by median pay four years after graduation, and #255 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Indiana University-Bloomington worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,539.
← All data for Indiana University-Bloomington · Methodology
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.