Music at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Reno graduates in music earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Nevada-Reno Compares for Music
All 98 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 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $82,054 | $72,018 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $79,115 | $72,769 | #2 | $71,579 |
| 3 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $77,342 | $78,658 | #1 | $66,109 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $68,888 | $70,039 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,502 | $66,104 | #5 | $38,417 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,685 | $60,615 | #10 | $16,996 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,193 | $65,575 | #6 | $42,484 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,865 | $64,952 | #7 | — |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $60,697 | $55,230 | #19 | $37,985 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $59,913 | $63,770 | #8 | — |
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| 69 | Boston University Boston, MA | $43,249 | $38,085 | #88 | — |
| 70 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $42,787 | $38,961 | #82 | — |
| 71 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $42,543 | $40,492 | #78 | $18,056 |
| 72 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $42,242 | $43,842 | #65 | — |
| 73 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $41,850 | $41,117 | #73 | $40,434 |
| 74 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $41,657 | $48,232 | #45 | — |
| 75 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $41,645 | $38,946 | #83 | $28,517 |
Other Majors at University of Nevada-Reno by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,539 | $116,392 | #172 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,430 | $94,368 | #179 of 861 |
| Public Health | $93,116 | $68,961 | #31 of 201 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $88,763 | — | #4 of 11 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,151 | — | #81 of 81 |
| Social Work | $73,580 | $57,522 | #30 of 279 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $69,459 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $69,226 | $63,354 | #90 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $67,781 | $55,536 | #57 of 302 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $66,406 | $60,231 | #288 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,086 | $55,192 | #133 of 380 |
| Biotechnology | — | $47,768 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Reno music graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,242 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Reno rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Nevada-Reno ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for music ($48,285).
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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.