Music at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
University of Oregon graduates in music earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Oregon 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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| 183 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $40,077 | $36,467 | #219 | $28,009 |
| 184 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $40,017 | $40,686 | #176 | $10,210 |
| 185 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $40,009 | $42,584 | #152 | $21,219 |
| 186 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $39,928 | $40,163 | #185 | — |
| 187 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $39,920 | $43,606 | #139 | $38,807 |
| 188 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $39,898 | $42,466 | #156 | $21,957 |
| 189 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $39,746 | $45,004 | #123 | $17,040 |
Other Music Credentials at University of Oregon
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $20,707 | $45,719 | $33,462 |
Other Majors at University of Oregon by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Oregon music graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,928 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Oregon rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Oregon ranks #186 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Oregon worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.