Music at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
Liberty University graduates in music earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Liberty 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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| 141 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $43,120 | $39,236 | #192 | — |
| 142 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $43,093 | $39,212 | #193 | — |
| 143 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $43,089 | $45,432 | #118 | $24,911 |
| 144 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $42,960 | $39,119 | #196 | $28,003 |
| 145 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $42,774 | $38,922 | #199 | $25,391 |
| 146 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $42,768 | $44,202 | #130 | $20,881 |
| 147 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $42,708 | $45,792 | #115 | $22,315 |
Other Music Credentials at Liberty University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,909 | $46,324 | $34,061 |
Other Majors at Liberty University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Liberty University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,003 one year after graduating and $42,960 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Liberty University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Liberty University ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #196 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.