Music at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
George Mason University graduates in music earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Mason 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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| 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 |
| 91 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $46,744 | $45,926 | #113 | — |
| 92 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $46,701 | $51,016 | #54 | $31,888 |
| 93 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $46,662 | $52,390 | #50 | $32,253 |
Other Music Credentials at George Mason University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,070 | $53,431 | — |
Other Majors at George Mason University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Mason University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,611 one year after graduating and $46,765 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Mason University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, George Mason University ranks #90 by median pay four years after graduation, and #153 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at George Mason University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,917.
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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.