Compare 64 Music. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $30,757.
The highest-earning Music program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $18K earnings gap across 64 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
The data puts University of Rhode Island first, with Music graduates earning $53,056. This challenges expectations—regional publics lead while the field average sits at $30,757. Rowan University follows at $50,331, reinforcing that program strength transcends school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates borrow $11,512 and face just a 6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $53,056
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance
6% payment burden | Excellent
18.1% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,056 | 11 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $50,331 | 78 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | High |
| #3 | $48,780 | 12 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $45,222 | 33 | $24,250 | Manageable | $34,984 | High |
| #5 | $44,533 | 71 | $23,500 | Manageable | $25,362 | High | |
| #6 | $42,157 | 25 | $26,814 | Challenging | $36,545 | High | |
| #7 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $42,021 | 39 | $27,000 | Challenging | $54,414 | High |
| #8 | $41,602 | 9 | $26,000 | Challenging | $26,233 | High | |
| #9 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $41,583 | 61 | $24,000 | Manageable | $53,476 | High |
| #10 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $41,288 | 18 | $23,621 | Manageable | $56,149 | High |
| #11 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $40,627 | 39 | $24,250 | Challenging | $19,000 | High |
| #12 | $40,283 | 42 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,324 | High | |
| #13 | Lebanon Valley CollegePrivate | $39,962 | 27 | $27,000 | Challenging | $42,888 | High |
| #14 | $39,961 | 76 | $22,000 | Manageable | $24,693 | High | |
| #15 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $36,093 | 11 | $20,500 | Challenging | $14,512 | High |
| #16 | Moravian UniversityPrivate | $35,600 | 11 | $26,793 | High | $48,375 | High |
| #17 | $35,136 | 38 | $26,798 | High | $26,073 | High | |
| #18 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $35,095 | 24 | $26,244 | High | $57,511 | High |
| #19 | $35,060 | 23 | $25,000 | High | $23,528 | High | |
| #20 | Vermont State UniversityPublic | $35,026 | 24 | $15,000 | Manageable | $14,735 | High |
| #21 | $34,704 | 7 | $20,880 | Challenging | $19,416 | High | |
| #22 | $34,223 | 62 | $21,500 | High | $25,294 | High | |
| #23 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $34,028 | 15 | $19,637 | Challenging | $20,710 | High |
| #24 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $33,957 | 34 | $27,000 | High | $49,390 | High |
| #25 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $33,281 | 31 | $23,250 | High | $39,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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