Music at Norwich University
Northfield, VT · Master's Degree
Norwich University graduates in music earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Norwich University Compares for Music
All 98 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 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $82,054 | $72,018 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $79,115 | $72,769 | #2 | $71,579 |
| 3 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $77,342 | $78,658 | #1 | $66,109 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $68,888 | $70,039 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,502 | $66,104 | #5 | $38,417 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,685 | $60,615 | #10 | $16,996 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,193 | $65,575 | #6 | $42,484 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,865 | $64,952 | #7 | — |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $60,697 | $55,230 | #19 | $37,985 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $59,913 | $63,770 | #8 | — |
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| 21 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $54,160 | $47,532 | #51 | $39,616 |
| 22 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC | $54,140 | $58,100 | #15 | $19,939 |
| 23 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $53,431 | $48,654 | #44 | $35,070 |
| 24 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $53,360 | $54,805 | #23 | — |
| 25 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $53,139 | $54,921 | #21 | $48,098 |
| 26 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $53,050 | $49,612 | #38 | $23,544 |
| 27 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $53,047 | $55,198 | #20 | $28,081 |
Other Majors at Norwich University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $146,592 | $118,687 | #7 of 71 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $112,948 | $86,060 | #212 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $104,519 | $118,471 | #54 of 211 |
| Civil Engineering | $91,857 | $88,671 | #60 of 81 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $90,973 | $50,349 | #1 of 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $89,927 | $66,348 | #21 of 40 |
| Public Administration | $85,253 | $58,394 | #68 of 243 |
| Architecture | $71,564 | $55,006 | #32 of 50 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $70,269 | $68,135 | #9 of 20 |
| History | $70,211 | $53,266 | #3 of 36 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $55,097 | $40,225 | #43 of 75 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,153 | $27,644 | #39 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Norwich University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,360 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Norwich University rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Norwich University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Norwich University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for music ($48,285), and the median federal debt at graduation is $49,199.
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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.