Music at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in music earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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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| 201 | Boston University Boston, MA | $39,426 | $34,719 | #235 | $23,934 |
| 202 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $39,414 | $36,860 | #213 | $38,277 |
| 203 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $39,241 | $42,075 | #160 | $35,939 |
| 204 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $39,223 | $45,404 | #119 | $23,529 |
| 205 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $39,168 | $44,350 | #128 | $20,125 |
| 206 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $39,120 | $35,597 | #227 | $21,509 |
| 207 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $39,029 | $41,884 | #164 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,529 one year after graduating and $39,223 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #204 by median pay four years after graduation, and #119 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,885.
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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.