U.S. median for this major: $43,753.
College Scorecard field of study; 39 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 73% 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 $24,877. College Scorecard.
Western Connecticut State University Music: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
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 Western Connecticut State University'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 | $13,507 | $59,566 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $13,716 | $60,488 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $16,697 | $73,634 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $18,737 | $82,630 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $21,318 | $94,012 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (33% 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 ($35,889) minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024). 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 Connecticut colleges
Every Connecticut 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 Connecticut | $56,104 | $25,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $56,104 | $25,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $56,104 | $25,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $56,104 | $25,000 | $16,798 | 57% |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $56,104 | $25,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| 6 | University of New Haven | $47,057 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |
| 7 | University of Hartford | $43,700 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| 8 | Western Connecticut State University | $35,889 | $26,025 | $17,604 | 52% |
10 more Connecticut 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 Western Connecticut State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Western Connecticut State University
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,115
- Full cost breakdown · all 40 majors · overview
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Western Connecticut State University Music questions
How much do Western Connecticut State University Music graduates earn?
Music graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median $35,889 four years after graduating and $21,659 one year after. The U.S. median for Music graduates across 263 colleges is $43,753.
How much debt do Western Connecticut State University Music graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Music graduates of Western Connecticut State University is $26,025, about 73% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Western Connecticut State University a good school for Music in Connecticut?
On pay, Music graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn $35,889 four years out, $20,215 below the median for the same major across 8 Connecticut colleges ($56,104) and $7,864 below the U.S. median ($43,753). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Western Connecticut State University rank for Music in Connecticut?
Of 8 Connecticut colleges reporting Music graduate earnings, Western Connecticut State University ranks 8th. The highest is University of Connecticut at $56,104.
What jobs do Music graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $82,960 in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area 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: “Western Connecticut State University Music: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-connecticut-state-university/majors/music (College Scorecard and BLS data).