Music at Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Loyola University New Orleans graduates in music earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loyola University New Orleans 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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| 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 |
| 193 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $39,609 | $38,916 | #200 | $32,666 |
| 194 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $39,603 | $36,478 | #218 | — |
Other Majors at Loyola University New Orleans by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,590 | — | #496 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $59,909 | $26,281 | #326 of 565 |
| Criminology | $58,058 | $35,578 | #42 of 113 |
| Marketing | $53,481 | $32,079 | #478 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $53,240 | $36,004 | #152 of 178 |
| Psychology | $49,380 | $24,241 | #576 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,374 | — | #75 of 137 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $42,089 | $20,257 | #35 of 43 |
| Journalism | — | $37,206 | — |
| Biology | — | $30,181 | — |
| Sociology | — | $26,581 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University New Orleans music graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,658 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University New Orleans rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Loyola University New Orleans ranks #191 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Loyola University New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,899.
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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.