Music at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in music earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst Compares for Music
All 98 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 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $82,054 | $72,018 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $79,115 | $72,769 | #2 | $71,579 |
| 3 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $77,342 | $78,658 | #1 | $66,109 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $68,888 | $70,039 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,502 | $66,104 | #5 | $38,417 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,685 | $60,615 | #10 | $16,996 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,193 | $65,575 | #6 | $42,484 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,865 | $64,952 | #7 | — |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $60,697 | $55,230 | #19 | $37,985 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $59,913 | $63,770 | #8 | — |
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| 83 | Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH | $38,887 | $41,498 | #70 | $19,558 |
| 84 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $38,693 | $40,797 | #74 | $16,971 |
| 85 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $38,670 | $37,993 | #90 | $26,615 |
| 86 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $38,489 | $33,894 | #93 | $30,429 |
| 87 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $37,850 | $34,441 | #92 | — |
| 88 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $37,655 | $38,284 | #86 | $27,478 |
| 89 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $37,603 | $38,231 | #87 | $27,179 |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $165,473 | $128,746 | #29 of 861 |
| Computer Science | $154,099 | $104,610 | #23 of 48 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $109,628 | $78,003 | #55 of 349 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | $101,532 | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $100,729 | $64,546 | #2 of 6 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $98,155 | — | #45 of 159 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $91,064 | $64,664 | #88 of 92 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,779 | — | #73 of 81 |
| Public Health | $84,978 | $61,185 | #74 of 201 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $82,435 | $50,929 | #34 of 50 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,593 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $74,899 | $53,609 | #25 of 58 |
| Sustainability Studies | $68,841 | — | #11 of 13 |
| Education | $67,432 | $44,038 | #83 of 214 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $51,558 | $52,025 | #54 of 75 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,477 | — | #38 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,429 one year after graduating and $38,489 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #86 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for music ($48,285).
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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.