Music at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
The New School graduates in music earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School 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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| 247 | Visible Music College Memphis, TN | $33,690 | $36,803 | #214 | $25,929 |
| 248 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $33,151 | $30,165 | #258 | — |
| 249 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $32,984 | $35,366 | #228 | — |
| 250 | The New School New York, NY | $32,930 | $31,343 | #250 | $12,109 |
| 251 | The Juilliard School New York, NY | $32,842 | $31,259 | #251 | — |
| 252 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $32,448 | $31,880 | #246 | $21,759 |
| 253 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $32,316 | $29,405 | #259 | $20,650 |
Other Music Credentials at The New School
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $18,911 | $26,925 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at The New School by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $75,792 | $29,550 | #13 of 54 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $74,936 | $37,743 | #1 of 43 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $64,018 | $32,169 | #21 of 158 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,976 | $27,701 | #60 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $56,838 | $24,804 | #110 of 299 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,917 | $27,652 | #54 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,489 | $22,365 | #460 of 660 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,557 | $21,523 | #49 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,798 | $20,967 | #178 of 423 |
| Literature | $42,674 | $25,618 | #7 of 8 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,248 | $17,113 | #149 of 255 |
| Psychology | $38,181 | $34,033 | #996 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The New School music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $12,109 one year after graduating and $32,930 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, The New School ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #250 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.