Music at Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH · Master's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Youngstown State University graduates in music earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Youngstown State University Compares for Music
All 98 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 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $82,054 | $72,018 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $79,115 | $72,769 | #2 | $71,579 |
| 3 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $77,342 | $78,658 | #1 | $66,109 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $68,888 | $70,039 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,502 | $66,104 | #5 | $38,417 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,685 | $60,615 | #10 | $16,996 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,193 | $65,575 | #6 | $42,484 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,865 | $64,952 | #7 | — |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $60,697 | $55,230 | #19 | $37,985 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $59,913 | $63,770 | #8 | — |
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| 61 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $45,410 | $41,320 | #71 | $15,520 |
| 62 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $45,304 | $41,224 | #72 | $27,510 |
| 63 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $45,110 | $42,187 | #68 | $26,373 |
| 64 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $45,051 | $48,076 | #48 | $34,657 |
| 65 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $44,670 | $45,416 | #59 | $29,456 |
| 66 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $44,312 | $47,539 | #50 | $22,513 |
| 67 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $44,122 | $44,872 | #61 | $21,826 |
Other Majors at Youngstown State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $147,080 | $146,348 | #41 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $101,077 | $93,018 | #336 of 861 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $99,960 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,145 | $55,978 | #312 of 349 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,931 | — | #199 of 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $62,306 | — |
| Social Work | $61,197 | $50,407 | #169 of 279 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $54,976 | $50,731 | #266 of 322 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,170 | — | #251 of 285 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,304 | $44,241 | #274 of 302 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,568 | $44,863 | #266 of 280 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Youngstown State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,657 one year after graduating and $45,051 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Youngstown State University rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Youngstown State University ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Youngstown State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for music ($48,285).
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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.