Music at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates in music earn 42% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern University Professional Programs 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 | — |
Other Majors at Northeastern University Professional Programs by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $163,708 | $115,587 | #11 of 459 |
| Economics | $101,423 | $70,531 | #63 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,003 | $78,713 | #345 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,023 | — | #164 of 452 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $80,233 | $41,557 | #25 of 275 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $80,191 | $47,465 | #9 of 660 |
| Biology | $78,327 | $45,494 | #31 of 841 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $74,617 | $43,894 | #10 of 67 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,539 | $52,516 | #86 of 565 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $70,272 | $51,137 | #17 of 265 |
| Sociology | $69,585 | $41,624 | #18 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $67,877 | $49,639 | #20 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $66,130 | $38,463 | #20 of 82 |
| Human Services | $61,152 | $45,799 | #5 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University Professional Programs music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,978 one year after graduating and $60,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University Professional Programs rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Northeastern University Professional Programs ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Northeastern University Professional Programs worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.