Music at Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Manhattan School of Music graduates in music earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 97% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Manhattan School of Music 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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| 260 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $29,175 | $33,772 | #241 | $13,479 |
| 261 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $29,090 | $30,963 | #254 | $15,492 |
| 262 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $28,727 | $30,819 | #255 | $15,911 |
| 263 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | $27,952 | $26,605 | #264 | — |
| 264 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $27,357 | $28,320 | #260 | — |
| 265 | The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA | $26,985 | $23,763 | #267 | — |
| 266 | Bennington College Bennington, VT | $26,241 | $26,952 | #263 | — |
Other Music Credentials at Manhattan School of Music
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $18,441 | $40,812 | $69,402 |
Other Majors at Manhattan School of Music by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $29,400 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Manhattan School of Music music graduates make?
Graduates earn $27,952 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Manhattan School of Music rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Manhattan School of Music ranks #263 by median pay four years after graduation, and #264 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Manhattan School of Music worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,994.
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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.