Music at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in music earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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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| 107 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $45,781 | $51,401 | #53 | — |
| 108 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $45,651 | $46,414 | #105 | $37,104 |
| 109 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $45,578 | $47,220 | #97 | — |
| 110 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $45,321 | $49,508 | #67 | $27,353 |
| 111 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $45,306 | $47,143 | #98 | $31,134 |
| 112 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $45,181 | $50,099 | #64 | $38,657 |
| 113 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $45,100 | $49,267 | #70 | $39,008 |
Other Music Credentials at University of Memphis
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,417 | $57,099 | $24,597 |
Other Majors at University of Memphis by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,353 one year after graduating and $45,321 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Memphis ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,545.
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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.