Music at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in music earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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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| 89 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $47,057 | $42,366 | #157 | $22,171 |
| 90 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $46,765 | $42,584 | #153 | $34,611 |
| 91 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $46,744 | $45,926 | #113 | — |
| 92 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $46,701 | $51,016 | #54 | $31,888 |
| 93 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $46,662 | $52,390 | #50 | $32,253 |
| 94 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $46,546 | $40,850 | #174 | — |
| 95 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $46,532 | $43,517 | #142 | $29,483 |
Other Music Credentials at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,198 | $53,019 | $34,623 |
Other Majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,888 one year after graduating and $46,701 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,331.
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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.