# Central Michigan University: Music (bachelor's)

Mount Pleasant, MI. IPEDS 169248, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-michigan-university/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,911
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,089 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,975 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MI: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (6 colleges, $46,444): -$3,355
- Versus the U.S. median: -$664

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,089 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,185 | $53,980 | 5.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,139 | $53,776 | 5.6 years |
| 48-75k | $13,601 | $60,252 | 6.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,269 | $72,072 | 7.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,403 | $94,815 | 9.8 years |

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

## Music at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $52,132 | $26,750 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Wayne State University | $50,340 | $26,000 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Grand Valley State University | $49,111 | $29,198 | $16,317 | 67% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $43,777 | $19,397 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Central Michigan University | $43,089 | $27,975 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Western Michigan University | $36,254 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported metro, $59,400 MI, $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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