Music at Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Rider University graduates in music earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rider 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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| 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 |
| 136 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $43,385 | $45,144 | #122 | — |
Other Music Credentials at Rider University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,158 | $45,928 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Rider University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rider University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,727 one year after graduating and $43,753 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rider University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Rider University ranks #133 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Rider University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.