Music at Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Tennessee State University graduates in music earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Tennessee State 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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| 35 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $53,904 | $54,805 | #25 | $42,328 |
| 36 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,878 | $54,778 | #26 | $47,010 |
| 37 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $53,875 | $52,932 | #47 | $34,823 |
| 38 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $53,483 | $58,424 | #9 | $23,868 |
| 39 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $53,384 | $47,010 | #99 | $35,311 |
| 40 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $52,870 | $53,753 | #37 | $20,788 |
| 41 | New York University New York, NY | $52,841 | $50,294 | #63 | $24,398 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tennessee State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,868 one year after graduating and $53,483 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tennessee State University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Tennessee State University ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Tennessee State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for music ($42,892).
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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.