Music at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Montana State University graduates in music earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Montana 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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| 184 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $40,017 | $40,686 | #176 | $10,210 |
| 185 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $40,009 | $42,584 | #152 | $21,219 |
| 186 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $39,928 | $40,163 | #185 | — |
| 187 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $39,920 | $43,606 | #139 | $38,807 |
| 188 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $39,898 | $42,466 | #156 | $21,957 |
| 189 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $39,746 | $45,004 | #123 | $17,040 |
| 190 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $39,692 | $34,953 | #232 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,807 one year after graduating and $39,920 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Montana State University ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for music ($42,892).
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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.