Music at Utah Valley University
Orem, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Utah Valley University graduates in music earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Utah Valley 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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| 174 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $40,734 | $40,021 | #186 | $19,943 |
| 175 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $40,713 | $41,405 | #169 | $26,895 |
| 176 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $40,669 | $37,006 | #212 | $18,226 |
| 177 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $40,597 | $38,476 | #201 | $24,952 |
| 178 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $40,496 | $43,420 | #145 | $35,835 |
| 179 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $40,398 | $39,691 | #189 | $42,830 |
| 180 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $40,387 | $41,074 | #172 | $19,507 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utah Valley University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,952 one year after graduating and $40,597 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utah Valley University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Utah Valley University ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #201 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Utah Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for music ($42,892).
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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.