Music at University of North Texas
Denton, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 236 graduates a year
University of North Texas graduates in music earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Texas 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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| 26 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $56,008 | $49,157 | #71 | $36,707 |
| 27 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $56,008 | $49,157 | #72 | $36,707 |
| 28 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $56,008 | $49,157 | #73 | $36,707 |
| 29 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,705 | $56,636 | #19 | $31,450 |
| 30 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $55,526 | $48,734 | #79 | $24,563 |
| 31 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $55,438 | $56,364 | #20 | $52,282 |
| 32 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $55,161 | $57,251 | #17 | $47,151 |
Other Music Credentials at University of North Texas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,346 | $44,040 | $35,608 |
| Doctoral Degree | $44,492 | $64,315 | $36,476 |
Other Majors at University of North Texas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Texas music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,450 one year after graduating and $55,705 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Texas rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of North Texas ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of North Texas worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,425.
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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.
