Music at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in music earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Austin 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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| 84 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $47,448 | $43,704 | #138 | $30,716 |
| 85 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $47,343 | $53,607 | #40 | $34,428 |
| 86 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $47,208 | $41,434 | #168 | $32,781 |
| 87 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $47,164 | $47,952 | #83 | $39,564 |
| 88 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $47,079 | $48,988 | #75 | $43,764 |
| 89 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $47,057 | $42,366 | #157 | $22,171 |
| 90 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $46,765 | $42,584 | #153 | $34,611 |
Other Music Credentials at The University of Texas at Austin
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,179 | $37,603 | $40,666 |
| Doctoral Degree | $35,068 | $75,055 | — |
Other Majors at The University of Texas at Austin by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,564 one year after graduating and $47,164 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,625.
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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.