Music at Rice University
Houston, TX · Master's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Rice University graduates in music earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rice University Compares for Music
All 98 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 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $82,054 | $72,018 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $79,115 | $72,769 | #2 | $71,579 |
| 3 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $77,342 | $78,658 | #1 | $66,109 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $68,888 | $70,039 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,502 | $66,104 | #5 | $38,417 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,685 | $60,615 | #10 | $16,996 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,193 | $65,575 | #6 | $42,484 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,865 | $64,952 | #7 | — |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $60,697 | $55,230 | #19 | $37,985 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $59,913 | $63,770 | #8 | — |
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| 31 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $51,887 | $60,063 | #13 | $28,530 |
| 32 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA | $51,822 | $47,155 | #53 | $35,025 |
| 33 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $51,713 | $45,384 | #60 | $30,761 |
| 34 | Rice University Houston, TX | $50,777 | $51,625 | #30 | $30,454 |
| 35 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $50,460 | $53,848 | #26 | $34,253 |
| 36 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $50,365 | $53,747 | #27 | $32,134 |
| 37 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $50,069 | $53,292 | #28 | $26,016 |
Other Majors at Rice University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $201,796 | $150,476 | #16 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $124,073 | $65,805 | #6 of 349 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $116,551 | $82,320 | #2 of 40 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $110,932 | — | #18 of 40 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $65,091 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rice University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,454 one year after graduating and $50,777 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rice University rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Rice University ranks #34 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Rice University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for music ($48,285), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.