Music at East Carolina University
Greenville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
East Carolina University graduates in music earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How East Carolina 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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| 204 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $39,223 | $45,404 | #119 | $23,529 |
| 205 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $39,168 | $44,350 | #128 | $20,125 |
| 206 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $39,120 | $35,597 | #227 | $21,509 |
| 207 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $39,029 | $41,884 | #164 | — |
| 208 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $38,957 | $36,432 | #220 | $19,797 |
| 209 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $38,858 | $35,741 | #226 | $15,834 |
| 210 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $38,701 | $36,193 | #222 | — |
Other Music Credentials at East Carolina University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,222 | — | — |
Other Majors at East Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Carolina University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,029 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Carolina University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, East Carolina University ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at East Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.