Music at Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Shenandoah University graduates in music earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 83% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shenandoah 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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| 252 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $32,448 | $31,880 | #246 | $21,759 |
| 253 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $32,316 | $29,405 | #259 | $20,650 |
| 254 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $31,666 | $35,944 | #225 | — |
| 255 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $30,758 | $28,008 | #261 | — |
| 256 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $29,849 | $26,196 | #265 | $16,479 |
| 257 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $29,842 | $31,846 | #247 | $32,887 |
| 258 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $29,483 | $27,943 | #262 | $22,625 |
Other Music Credentials at Shenandoah University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $42,787 | — |
Other Majors at Shenandoah University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,096 | $81,678 | #317 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,673 | $45,499 | #495 of 1176 |
| Biology | $66,070 | $40,980 | #161 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,373 | $37,676 | #67 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,290 | $46,816 | #78 of 660 |
| Psychology | $58,144 | $34,531 | #135 of 1027 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $54,490 | $24,058 | #52 of 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $51,601 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,457 | $17,818 | #116 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shenandoah University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $30,758 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shenandoah University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Shenandoah University ranks #255 by median pay four years after graduation, and #261 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Shenandoah University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.