Music at Boston University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Boston University 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 Boston 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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| 198 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $39,549 | $40,222 | #182 | $17,725 |
| 199 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $39,466 | $42,007 | #162 | $25,005 |
| 200 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $39,430 | $42,301 | #158 | — |
| 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 |
Other Music Credentials at Boston University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $43,249 | $39,771 |
| Doctoral Degree | $38,029 | $60,156 | — |
Other Majors at Boston University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,934 one year after graduating and $39,426 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Boston University ranks #201 by median pay four years after graduation, and #235 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.