# Indiana State University: Music (bachelor's)

Terre Haute, IN. IPEDS 151324, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-state-university/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,038
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,711 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IN: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (5 colleges, $38,682): +$11,029
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,958

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,711 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,455 | $27,821 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $6,571 | $28,321 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $9,317 | $40,156 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $15,450 | $66,590 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,345 | $83,377 | 5.9 years |

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

## Music at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University | $49,711 | $27,000 | $10,873 | 43% |
| DePauw University | $39,430 | $27,000 | $22,264 | 75% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $38,682 | not reported | $13,171 | 36% |
| Ball State University | $37,997 | not reported | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $28,727 | $20,769 | $16,264 | 80% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,650 Terre Haute, IN, $61,880 IN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Terre Haute, IN, $77,270 IN, $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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