Music at Dallas College
Dallas, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 6 graduates a year
Dallas College graduates in music earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Dallas 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 Music Credentials at Dallas College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $48,378 | — |
Other Majors at Dallas College by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dallas College music graduates make?
Graduates earn $29,373 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dallas College rank for music?
Among 8 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Dallas College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Dallas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.