Music at CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
CUNY Brooklyn College graduates in music earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY Brooklyn College 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Brooklyn College music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $16,996 one year after graduating and $63,685 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Brooklyn College rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, CUNY Brooklyn College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at CUNY Brooklyn College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for music ($48,285), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,642.
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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.