Music at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in music earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 186 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $39,928 | $40,163 | #185 | — |
| 187 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $39,920 | $43,606 | #139 | $38,807 |
| 188 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $39,898 | $42,466 | #156 | $21,957 |
| 189 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $39,746 | $45,004 | #123 | $17,040 |
| 190 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $39,692 | $34,953 | #232 | — |
| 191 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $39,658 | $45,907 | #114 | — |
| 192 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $39,633 | $42,532 | #155 | $23,577 |
Other Music Credentials at University of Kentucky
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,717 | — | — |
| Doctoral Degree | $41,696 | $49,845 | — |
Other Majors at University of Kentucky by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,040 one year after graduating and $39,746 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.