Music at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in music earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas State University 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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| 41 | New York University New York, NY | $52,841 | $50,294 | #63 | $24,398 |
| 42 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $52,346 | $51,555 | #52 | — |
| 43 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $52,341 | $53,215 | #44 | $47,318 |
| 44 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $52,320 | $53,194 | #45 | $51,158 |
| 45 | Furman University Greenville, SC | $52,225 | $57,909 | #13 | — |
| 46 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $52,132 | $54,967 | #24 | $38,656 |
| 47 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $52,028 | $47,376 | #92 | — |
Other Music Credentials at Texas State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,478 | $37,655 | $33,399 |
Other Majors at Texas State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,158 one year after graduating and $52,320 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Texas State University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.