# Columbus State University: Music (bachelor's)

Columbus, GA. IPEDS 139366, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbus-state-university/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $18,218 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in GA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (5 colleges, $34,150): -$15,932
- Versus the U.S. median: -$25,535

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.58 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $18,218 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,271 | $51,621 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $11,873 | $54,378 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $13,786 | $63,140 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $16,542 | $75,762 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $18,329 | $83,947 | no earnings gain |

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

## Music at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | $46,502 | not reported | $23,847 | 70% |
| Georgia State University | $35,963 | $26,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Georgia Southern University | $34,150 | not reported | $15,267 | 55% |
| Valdosta State University | $27,357 | not reported | $10,945 | 42% |
| Columbus State University | $18,218 | $27,000 | $13,115 | 42% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,540 Columbus, GA-AL, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Columbus, GA-AL, $67,100 GA, $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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