Music at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in music earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 177 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $40,597 | $38,476 | #201 | $24,952 |
| 178 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $40,496 | $43,420 | #145 | $35,835 |
| 179 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $40,398 | $39,691 | #189 | $42,830 |
| 180 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $40,387 | $41,074 | #172 | $19,507 |
| 181 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $40,329 | $39,623 | #190 | $26,540 |
| 182 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $40,294 | $36,665 | #215 | $18,896 |
| 183 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $40,077 | $36,467 | #219 | $28,009 |
Other Music Credentials at Temple University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $21,826 | $44,122 | $37,500 |
Other Majors at Temple University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,507 one year after graduating and $40,387 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Temple University ranks #180 by median pay four years after graduation, and #172 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less 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.