Music at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates in music earn 21% 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 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 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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| 240 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $34,160 | $34,361 | #238 | $17,638 |
| 241 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $34,150 | $35,352 | #229 | — |
| 242 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $34,124 | $31,051 | #253 | $12,947 |
| 243 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC | $34,022 | $36,510 | #217 | — |
| 244 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $33,841 | $36,019 | #224 | $24,405 |
| 245 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $33,825 | $30,779 | #256 | — |
| 246 | Snow College Ephraim, UT | $33,705 | $31,944 | #245 | — |
Other Music Credentials at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $19,939 | $54,140 | — |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $48,664 | $21,229 | #20 of 255 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,000 | $24,053 | #105 of 144 |
| Dance | $32,463 | $14,201 | #53 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina School of the Arts music graduates make?
Graduates earn $34,022 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina School of the Arts rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of North Carolina School of the Arts ranks #243 by median pay four years after graduation, and #217 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of North Carolina School of the Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,084.
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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.