Music at Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Master's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Messiah University graduates in music earn 60% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Messiah 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 | — |
Other Majors at Messiah University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $73,524 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $73,150 | — |
| Education | $60,976 | $54,508 | #126 of 214 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $55,966 | $48,100 | #17 of 17 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $42,754 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Messiah University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,109 one year after graduating and $77,342 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Messiah University rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Messiah University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Messiah University worth it?
Its graduates earn 60% more than the national median for music ($48,285), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,472.
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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.