Music at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Master's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in music earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Kansas Compares for Music
All 98 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 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $82,054 | $72,018 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $79,115 | $72,769 | #2 | $71,579 |
| 3 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $77,342 | $78,658 | #1 | $66,109 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $68,888 | $70,039 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,502 | $66,104 | #5 | $38,417 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,685 | $60,615 | #10 | $16,996 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,193 | $65,575 | #6 | $42,484 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,865 | $64,952 | #7 | — |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $60,697 | $55,230 | #19 | $37,985 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $59,913 | $63,770 | #8 | — |
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| 38 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $49,779 | $51,679 | #29 | — |
| 39 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $49,602 | $50,967 | #34 | $43,021 |
| 40 | Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | $49,533 | $55,614 | #18 | $25,621 |
| 41 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $49,191 | $51,068 | #32 | $31,244 |
| 42 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $49,163 | $49,984 | #36 | $38,362 |
| 43 | Longy School of Music of Bard College Cambridge, MA | $48,961 | $43,115 | #67 | $30,660 |
| 44 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $48,961 | $46,601 | #55 | $30,660 |
Other Music Credentials at University of Kansas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $52,762 | — |
Other Majors at University of Kansas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,244 one year after graduating and $49,191 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Kansas ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for music ($48,285).
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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.