Music at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates in music earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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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| 129 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $43,999 | $48,064 | #82 | $27,586 |
| 130 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $43,884 | $46,831 | #103 | — |
| 131 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $43,792 | $44,997 | #124 | — |
| 132 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $43,777 | $46,158 | #109 | $22,272 |
| 133 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $43,753 | $38,401 | #203 | $20,727 |
| 134 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $43,700 | $39,344 | #191 | $24,511 |
| 135 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $43,388 | $42,628 | #151 | $21,138 |
Other Music Credentials at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $16,971 | $38,693 | $41,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | $49,679 | $75,367 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,272 one year after graduating and $43,777 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,997.
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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.