# Montclair State University: Music (bachelor's)

Montclair, NJ. IPEDS 185590, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montclair-state-university/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,977
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,418 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NJ: 6 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (11 colleges, $50,418): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,665

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,418 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,880 | $47,219 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,532 | $50,049 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,388 | $71,124 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,058 | $95,732 | 7.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,573 | $110,987 | 8.1 years |

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

## Music at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Institute of Technology | $61,943 | $27,000 | $41,346 | 87% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $56,008 | $26,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $56,008 | $26,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $56,008 | $26,000 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Monmouth University | $55,526 | $26,411 | $30,988 | 72% |
| Montclair State University | $50,418 | $27,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Rowan University | $47,208 | $26,500 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Rider University | $43,753 | $27,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $41,659 | $23,541 | $18,173 | 70% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $39,553 | $26,875 | $18,745 | 44% |
| New Jersey City University | $35,729 | $22,500 | $16,053 | 34% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $100,800 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $82,200 NJ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $97,970 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $122,750 NJ, $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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