Music at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates in music earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nevada-Las Vegas 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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| 29 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,705 | $56,636 | #19 | $31,450 |
| 30 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $55,526 | $48,734 | #79 | $24,563 |
| 31 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $55,438 | $56,364 | #20 | $52,282 |
| 32 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $55,161 | $57,251 | #17 | $47,151 |
| 33 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $54,767 | $53,808 | #36 | $32,853 |
| 34 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $54,235 | $55,157 | #22 | $49,383 |
| 35 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $53,904 | $54,805 | #25 | $42,328 |
Other Music Credentials at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $54,262 | — |
Other Majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Las Vegas music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,151 one year after graduating and $55,161 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Las Vegas rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Nevada-Las Vegas worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,500.
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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.