Music at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in music earn 22% 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 Michigan State 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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| 43 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $52,341 | $53,215 | #44 | $47,318 |
| 44 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $52,320 | $53,194 | #45 | $51,158 |
| 45 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $52,225 | $57,909 | #13 | — |
| 46 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $52,132 | $54,967 | #24 | $38,656 |
| 47 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $52,028 | $47,376 | #92 | — |
| 48 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $51,882 | $47,243 | #95 | $36,106 |
| 49 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $51,338 | $48,863 | #77 | $23,119 |
Other Music Credentials at Michigan State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,484 | $62,193 | $30,158 |
| Doctoral Degree | — | $64,672 | — |
Other Majors at Michigan State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,656 one year after graduating and $52,132 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Michigan State University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,750.
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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.