Music at Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Duquesne University graduates in music earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Duquesne 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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| 97 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $46,446 | $54,733 | #28 | $36,465 |
| 98 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $46,352 | $54,622 | #29 | $38,811 |
| 99 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $46,253 | $50,526 | #56 | $44,635 |
| 100 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $46,217 | $47,003 | #100 | $27,854 |
| 101 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $46,196 | $45,387 | #120 | $34,079 |
| 102 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $46,177 | $44,109 | #131 | — |
| 103 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $46,123 | $40,416 | #178 | $23,856 |
Other Music Credentials at Duquesne University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $37,427 | — |
Other Majors at Duquesne University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Duquesne University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,854 one year after graduating and $46,217 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Duquesne University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Duquesne University ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #100 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Duquesne University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.