Music at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
Johns Hopkins University graduates in music earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johns Hopkins University 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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| 253 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $32,316 | $29,405 | #259 | $20,650 |
| 254 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,666 | $35,944 | #225 | — |
| 255 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $30,758 | $28,008 | #261 | — |
| 256 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $29,849 | $26,196 | #265 | $16,479 |
| 257 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $29,842 | $31,846 | #247 | $32,887 |
| 258 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $29,483 | $27,943 | #262 | $22,625 |
| 259 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $29,227 | $31,079 | #252 | $30,191 |
Other Music Credentials at Johns Hopkins University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | — | $35,623 | — |
| Master's Degree | $30,761 | $51,713 | $57,528 |
Other Majors at Johns Hopkins University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $196,467 | $109,514 | #3 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $147,384 | — | #2 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $134,785 | $83,171 | #6 of 309 |
| Economics | $128,882 | $78,181 | #19 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $121,729 | — | #1 of 565 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $114,673 | $76,928 | #5 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $110,210 | — | #11 of 318 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $99,205 | $44,004 | #1 of 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,671 | $51,267 | #94 of 158 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $79,127 | $46,455 | #11 of 207 |
| Public Health | $79,113 | $36,540 | #9 of 215 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $63,503 | $43,524 | #12 of 137 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $62,858 | — | #2 of 19 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $56,543 | $24,352 | #31 of 35 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $56,324 | $28,108 | #50 of 67 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $49,035 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $42,602 | — |
| Human Biology | — | $19,916 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johns Hopkins University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $16,479 one year after graduating and $29,849 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johns Hopkins University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Johns Hopkins University ranks #256 by median pay four years after graduation, and #265 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Johns Hopkins University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,440.
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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.