U.S. median for this major: $43,753.
College Scorecard field of study; 38 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 57% 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 $35,537. College Scorecard.
University of New Hampshire Music: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 New Hampshire colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of New Hampshire's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,523 | $68,075 | 12.0 years |
| $30–48k | $17,476 | $72,001 | 12.7 years |
| $48–75k | $19,446 | $80,118 | 14.1 years |
| $75–110k | $22,815 | $93,998 | 16.5 years |
| $110k+ | $28,588 | $117,783 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (69% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Music graduates 4 years after graduating ($47,448) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $5,685 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Music at New Hampshire colleges
Every New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire | $47,448 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| 2 | Keene State College | $39,603 | — | $17,887 | 60% |
4 more New Hampshire 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 University of New Hampshire, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of New Hampshire
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 76% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $66,479
- Full cost breakdown · all 94 majors · overview
Related majors at University of New Hampshire
- Theatre$45,504
- Studio Art$44,496
University of New Hampshire Music questions
How much do University of New Hampshire Music graduates earn?
Music graduates of University of New Hampshire earn a median $47,448 four years after graduating and $30,716 one year after. The U.S. median for Music graduates across 263 colleges is $43,753.
How much debt do University of New Hampshire Music graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Music graduates of University of New Hampshire is $27,000, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does University of New Hampshire rank for Music in New Hampshire?
Of 2 New Hampshire colleges reporting Music graduate earnings, University of New Hampshire ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Music graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $98,850 in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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: “University of New Hampshire Music: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/majors/music (College Scorecard and BLS data).