Music at Furman University
Greenville, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Furman University graduates in music earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Furman 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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| 42 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $52,346 | $51,555 | #52 | — |
| 43 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $52,341 | $53,215 | #44 | $47,318 |
| 44 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $52,320 | $53,194 | #45 | $51,158 |
| 45 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $52,225 | $57,909 | #13 | — |
| 46 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $52,132 | $54,967 | #24 | $38,656 |
| 47 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $52,028 | $47,376 | #92 | — |
| 48 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $51,882 | $47,243 | #95 | $36,106 |
Other Majors at Furman University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $74,476 | $34,473 | #70 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,099 | $49,008 | #286 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,014 | $41,766 | #99 of 660 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $61,904 | — | #39 of 61 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,280 | — | #72 of 225 |
| Psychology | $57,264 | $29,395 | #158 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $55,615 | — |
| Biology | — | $28,801 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $16,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Furman University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,225 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Furman University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Furman University ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Furman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more 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.