Music at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates in music earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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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| 36 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,878 | $54,778 | #26 | $47,010 |
| 37 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $53,875 | $52,932 | #47 | $34,823 |
| 38 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $53,483 | $58,424 | #9 | $23,868 |
| 39 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $53,384 | $47,010 | #99 | $35,311 |
| 40 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $52,870 | $53,753 | #37 | $20,788 |
| 41 | New York University New York, NY | $52,841 | $50,294 | #63 | $24,398 |
| 42 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $52,346 | $51,555 | #52 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,311 one year after graduating and $53,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Lowell rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #99 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Massachusetts-Lowell worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more 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.