U.S. median for this major: $43,753.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 54% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,720. College Scorecard.
Music at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Music graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | $61,446 | — | $6,541 | 91% |
| 2 | Florida International University | $50,677 | $14,882 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 3 | Rollins College | $45,910 | $27,000 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 4 | Florida State University | $44,454 | $23,992 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 5 | Stetson University | $41,298 | $26,548 | $19,372 | 62% |
| 6 | Jacksonville University | $40,009 | $25,000 | $25,180 | 51% |
| 7 | University of Central Florida | $39,898 | $20,567 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 8 | University of North Florida | $33,841 | $20,188 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 9 | University of Miami | $29,090 | $13,998 | $37,244 | 84% |
20 more Florida colleges offer Music but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Music graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Music Directors and Composers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +1.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FSU
- Acceptance rate: 24% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,675
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at FSU
- Theatre$44,115
- Studio Art$41,067
FSU Music questions
How much do FSU Music graduates earn?
Music graduates of Florida State University earn a median $44,454 four years after graduating and $19,429 one year after. The U.S. median for Music graduates across 263 colleges is $43,753.
How much debt do FSU Music graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Music graduates of Florida State University is $23,992, about 54% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does FSU rank for Music in Florida?
Of 9 Florida colleges reporting Music graduate earnings, Florida State University ranks 4th. The highest is University of Florida at $61,446.
What jobs do Music graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $57,250 in the Tallahassee, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include music directors and composers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida State University Music: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-state-university/majors/music (College Scorecard and BLS data).