Music at Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Texas Christian University graduates in music earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Texas Christian 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 44 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $48,961 | $46,601 | #55 | $30,660 |
| 45 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $48,460 | $50,974 | #33 | — |
| 46 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $47,890 | $45,745 | #57 | $31,551 |
| 47 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $47,885 | $48,685 | #43 | — |
| 48 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $47,875 | $49,560 | #39 | $29,460 |
| 49 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $47,852 | $51,307 | #31 | $32,932 |
| 50 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $46,862 | $49,879 | #37 | — |
Other Majors at Texas Christian University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $151,190 | $110,670 | #55 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $104,294 | $66,283 | #87 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $76,034 | $64,030 | #136 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $71,266 | $62,405 | #71 of 243 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $67,586 | $55,687 | #16 of 34 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $61,906 | $56,516 | #88 of 190 |
| Social Work | $60,329 | $50,464 | #186 of 279 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $59,368 | $42,050 | #53 of 94 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | $58,029 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Christian University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,885 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Christian University rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Texas Christian University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Texas Christian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for music ($48,285).
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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.