Music at Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Oklahoma City University graduates in music earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oklahoma City 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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| 233 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $35,729 | $31,359 | #249 | $18,544 |
| 234 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $35,707 | $39,006 | #197 | $30,004 |
| 235 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $35,702 | $39,001 | #198 | — |
| 236 | Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | $35,621 | $39,994 | #187 | $18,784 |
| 237 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $35,351 | $33,768 | #242 | — |
| 238 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $34,888 | $33,206 | #243 | $14,310 |
| 239 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $34,725 | $30,475 | #257 | — |
Other Music Credentials at Oklahoma City University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $25,621 | $49,533 | $39,946 |
Other Majors at Oklahoma City University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,736 | $72,980 | #513 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,219 | $34,321 | #303 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,199 | — | #534 of 610 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,540 | $20,696 | #102 of 255 |
| Dance | $34,105 | $19,548 | #50 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oklahoma City University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,784 one year after graduating and $35,621 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oklahoma City University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Oklahoma City University ranks #236 by median pay four years after graduation, and #187 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Oklahoma City University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,040.
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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.