Music at Bennington College
Bennington, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Bennington College graduates in music earn 39% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bennington College 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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| 263 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | $27,952 | $26,605 | #264 | — |
| 264 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $27,357 | $28,320 | #260 | — |
| 265 | The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA | $26,985 | $23,763 | #267 | — |
| 266 | Bennington College Bennington, VT | $26,241 | $26,952 | #263 | — |
| 267 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $24,232 | $23,808 | #266 | — |
| 268 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $18,218 | $18,859 | #268 | — |
Other Majors at Bennington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | $39,958 | $20,809 | #43 of 68 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $23,575 | $16,579 | #254 of 255 |
| Literature | — | $18,152 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bennington College music graduates make?
Graduates earn $26,241 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bennington College rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Bennington College ranks #266 by median pay four years after graduation, and #263 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Bennington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% 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.