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Music
Western Carolina University
Median Salary (1yr)
$26,135
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
33
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
payments
Median Salary (1yr)
$26,135
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Median Debt at Graduation
$0
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Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
0x
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vs National Avg
-12%
school
Annual Graduates
33
savings
Median Salary (5yr)
$41,120
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Program Analysis
Graduates of Western Carolina University's music program earn less than the national average for the major. One year after graduation, the average salary is $26,135, which is lower than the national average of $29,812.38. However, five years after graduation, the average salary increases to $41,120.
The music program at Western Carolina University has a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio. Students graduate with no debt.
The program graduates 33 students per year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Music at Western Carolina University
Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,135
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 |