Music at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates in music earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Paterson University of New Jersey 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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| 194 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $39,603 | $36,478 | #218 | — |
| 195 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $39,600 | $37,691 | #209 | $33,384 |
| 196 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $39,590 | $36,024 | #223 | $23,969 |
| 197 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $39,553 | $34,715 | #236 | $26,621 |
| 198 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $39,549 | $40,222 | #182 | $17,725 |
| 199 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $39,466 | $42,007 | #162 | $25,005 |
| 200 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $39,430 | $42,301 | #158 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Paterson University of New Jersey music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,621 one year after graduating and $39,553 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Paterson University of New Jersey rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, William Paterson University of New Jersey ranks #197 by median pay four years after graduation, and #236 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at William Paterson University of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,256.
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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.