Music at University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Asheville graduates in music earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of North Carolina Asheville 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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| 219 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $37,673 | $42,657 | #150 | $30,106 |
| 220 | Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH | $37,656 | $40,185 | #184 | — |
| 221 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $37,616 | $39,141 | #194 | $26,875 |
| 222 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $37,484 | $40,226 | #181 | — |
| 223 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $37,112 | $34,135 | #239 | $31,179 |
| 224 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $36,866 | $40,272 | #180 | $24,016 |
| 225 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $36,697 | $41,552 | #166 | $34,098 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Asheville by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $88,346 | $73,410 | #25 of 57 |
| Computer Science | $88,084 | $48,076 | #259 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,472 | $53,705 | #498 of 796 |
| Economics | $66,736 | $28,301 | #308 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $60,021 | $36,891 | #161 of 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,479 | $44,945 | #921 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $56,247 | $33,651 | #275 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,698 | $23,964 | #422 of 565 |
| Biology | $47,302 | $27,943 | #749 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,518 | $25,758 | #244 of 265 |
| Sociology | $44,824 | $18,869 | #387 of 462 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,743 | $27,682 | #602 of 660 |
| Public Health | $42,267 | $27,913 | #213 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,796 | $22,144 | #430 of 476 |
| Psychology | $40,673 | $24,666 | #957 of 1027 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $40,444 | $23,023 | #41 of 68 |
| History | $38,565 | $28,205 | #448 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,714 | $19,136 | #568 of 576 |
| Anthropology | — | $24,639 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $23,504 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Asheville music graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,484 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Asheville rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of North Carolina Asheville ranks #222 by median pay four years after graduation, and #181 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of North Carolina Asheville worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for music ($42,892).
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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.