Music at New York University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
New York University graduates in music earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York 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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| 38 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $53,483 | $58,424 | #9 | $23,868 |
| 39 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $53,384 | $47,010 | #99 | $35,311 |
| 40 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $52,870 | $53,753 | #37 | $20,788 |
| 41 | New York University New York, NY | $52,841 | $50,294 | #63 | $24,398 |
| 42 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $52,346 | $51,555 | #52 | — |
| 43 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $52,341 | $53,215 | #44 | $47,318 |
| 44 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $52,320 | $53,194 | #45 | $51,158 |
Other Music Credentials at New York University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,175 | $52,777 | $103,403 |
Other Majors at New York University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,398 one year after graduating and $52,841 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, New York University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.