Music at University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of Tulsa graduates in music earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Tulsa 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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| 90 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $46,765 | $42,584 | #153 | $34,611 |
| 91 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $46,744 | $45,926 | #113 | — |
| 92 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $46,701 | $51,016 | #54 | $31,888 |
| 93 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $46,662 | $52,390 | #50 | $32,253 |
| 94 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $46,546 | $40,850 | #174 | — |
| 95 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $46,532 | $43,517 | #142 | $29,483 |
| 96 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $46,502 | $48,139 | #81 | — |
Other Majors at University of Tulsa by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $145,353 | — | #1 of 19 |
| Computer Science | $109,332 | $73,787 | #116 of 349 |
| Chemical Engineering | $101,626 | $47,705 | #45 of 158 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $100,887 | $73,106 | #23 of 166 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $97,533 | $65,012 | #65 of 452 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,087 | $74,770 | #155 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,225 | $70,220 | #158 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,233 | — | #176 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,510 | $74,029 | #631 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,026 | $45,038 | #625 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,485 | — | #76 of 610 |
| Psychology | $60,700 | $34,699 | #88 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,090 | $27,612 | #584 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Tulsa music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,253 one year after graduating and $46,662 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Tulsa rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Tulsa ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Tulsa worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.