Music at Lawrence University
Appleton, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Lawrence University graduates in music earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lawrence 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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| 133 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $43,753 | $38,401 | #203 | $20,727 |
| 134 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $43,700 | $39,344 | #191 | $24,511 |
| 135 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $43,388 | $42,628 | #151 | $21,138 |
| 136 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $43,385 | $45,144 | #122 | — |
| 137 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $43,343 | $46,253 | #106 | $17,141 |
| 138 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $43,222 | $46,124 | #110 | $24,340 |
| 139 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $43,222 | $46,124 | #111 | $24,340 |
Other Majors at Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $71,338 | — | #257 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,021 | — | #519 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,954 | — | #314 of 576 |
| Psychology | $45,971 | — | #752 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,313 | — | #137 of 423 |
| Biology | $38,092 | — | #827 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lawrence University music graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,385 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lawrence University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Lawrence University ranks #136 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,988.
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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.