Music at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates in music earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio State University-Main Campus 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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| 47 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $52,028 | $47,376 | #92 | — |
| 48 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $51,882 | $47,243 | #95 | $36,106 |
| 49 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $51,338 | $48,863 | #77 | $23,119 |
| 50 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $51,310 | $54,755 | #27 | $26,084 |
| 51 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $51,090 | $50,318 | #62 | $34,549 |
| 52 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $51,008 | $46,916 | #102 | $25,532 |
| 53 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $50,947 | $53,590 | #41 | $45,367 |
Other Music Credentials at Ohio State University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $60,865 | — |
| Doctoral Degree | $44,333 | $57,576 | — |
Other Majors at Ohio State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,084 one year after graduating and $51,310 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio State University-Main Campus rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more 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.