Music at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in music earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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 | — |
| … | |||||
| 218 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $37,682 | $40,212 | #183 | — |
| 219 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $37,673 | $42,657 | #150 | $30,106 |
| 220 | Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH | $37,656 | $40,185 | #184 | — |
| 221 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $37,616 | $39,141 | #194 | $26,875 |
| 222 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $37,484 | $40,226 | #181 | — |
| 223 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $37,112 | $34,135 | #239 | $31,179 |
| 224 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $36,866 | $40,272 | #180 | $24,016 |
Other Music Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,081 | $53,047 | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,875 one year after graduating and $37,616 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #221 by median pay four years after graduation, and #194 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,055.
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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.