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Median Salary (1yr)

$29,456

Median Debt

$0

Graduates / Year

21

Credential

Master's

Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com, Music graduates from Southern Methodist University earn a median of $29,456 one year after completion (national median for this major: $29,812).

Key Metrics

Median Salary (1yr)

$29,456

Median Debt at Graduation

$0

vs National Avg

-1%

Annual Graduates

21

Median Salary (5yr)

$48,109

Program Analysis

Graduates of the Music program at Southern Methodist University earn less than the national average for the major one year after graduation. The average salary for SMU Music graduates one year after graduation is $29,456, while the national average is $29,812.38. However, five years after graduation, the average salary increases to $48,109.

The Music program at SMU has a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio. The average debt for graduates is $0. This indicates that graduates are not burdened with student loan debt.

The program graduates approximately 21 students per year. The provided data does not offer insight into specific career paths or job titles of the graduates.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

How This Program Compares

Music at Southern Methodist University

Median Earnings (1yr) $29,456
Median Debt $0

National Average: Music

Median Earnings (1yr) $29,812
Median Debt $0

Music at Other Schools

# Institution Median Earnings Median Debt Graduates
1 Central Washington University $71,579 $0 6
2 Messiah University $66,109 $0 34
3 University of Maryland-College Park $65,466 $0 24
4 Sam Houston State University $59,926 $0 44
5 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley $56,373 $0 39

Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary 1 year after graduation for Music graduates from Southern Methodist University is $29,456.
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