Music at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Wichita State University graduates in music earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wichita State University 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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| 35 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $50,460 | $53,848 | #26 | $34,253 |
| 36 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $50,365 | $53,747 | #27 | $32,134 |
| 37 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $50,069 | $53,292 | #28 | $26,016 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Wichita State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $123,921 | $116,584 | #136 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,940 | $81,678 | #175 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,185 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | — | $89,838 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $83,571 | $64,332 | #78 of 453 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,768 | $49,924 | #68 of 115 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $61,632 | $55,624 | #162 of 280 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,406 | $54,878 | #181 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,508 | $53,762 | #138 of 302 |
| Social Work | $59,219 | $47,926 | #206 of 279 |
| Public Administration | $58,671 | $52,982 | #226 of 243 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $58,560 | $51,618 | #129 of 190 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,288 | $36,098 | #102 of 165 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $52,823 | $47,598 | #24 of 27 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | $32,267 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wichita State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,779 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wichita State University rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Wichita State University ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Wichita State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.