Music at Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 15 graduates a year
Nashville State Community College graduates in music earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Nashville State Community College Compares for Music
All 8 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 | Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA | $37,763 | $34,362 | #4 | — |
| 2 | American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $36,639 | $37,929 | #1 | $22,690 |
| 3 | American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ | $36,639 | $37,647 | #2 | $22,690 |
| 4 | American InterContinental University-Houston Houston, TX | $36,639 | $37,251 | #3 | $22,690 |
| 5 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | $34,014 | $29,953 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Atlanta Institute of Music and Media Duluth, GA | $30,624 | $31,702 | #5 | $24,109 |
| 7 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $29,373 | $29,864 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN | $24,423 | $26,679 | #8 | — |
Other Majors at Nashville State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,457 | $40,196 | #172 of 290 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | $50,556 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,998 | — | #121 of 176 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $47,139 | $37,468 | #18 of 109 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $39,677 | — | #14 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nashville State Community College music graduates make?
Graduates earn $24,423 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nashville State Community College rank for music?
Among 8 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Nashville State Community College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Nashville State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for music ($33,318).
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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.