# Appalachian State University: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Boone, NC. IPEDS 197869, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/appalachian-state-university/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,357
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,297 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,412 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $42,920): +$1,377
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,879

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,297 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,325 | $39,445 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $11,600 | $49,068 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,204 | $64,313 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $20,840 | $88,153 | 8.2 years |
| 110k+ | $22,382 | $94,676 | 8.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Arts and Entertainment Management at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | $44,297 | $24,412 | $16,836 | 75% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $42,920 | $22,976 | $10,965 | 56% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $35,867 | not reported | $17,303 | 85% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage not reported metro, $63,700 NC, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage not reported metro, not reported NC, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported metro, $63,380 NC, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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