# Temple University: Music (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 216339, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/temple-university/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,507
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,387 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in PA: 9 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (10 colleges, $42,222): -$1,835
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,366

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,387 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,694 | $97,130 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $23,431 | $100,285 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $26,534 | $113,566 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $29,397 | $125,819 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $34,947 | $149,573 | more than 20 years |

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

## Music at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Valley College | $54,235 | $26,846 | $26,979 | 65% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $48,630 | $27,956 | $16,804 | 56% |
| Duquesne University | $46,217 | $27,000 | $37,730 | 78% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $44,241 | $26,923 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $42,481 | not reported | $15,699 | 55% |
| Moravian University | $41,962 | not reported | $30,670 | 72% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $41,546 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $40,713 | $27,000 | $20,787 | 58% |
| Temple University | $40,387 | $24,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $39,549 | $27,000 | $21,331 | 54% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $80,560 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $78,800 PA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $61,160 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $61,160 PA, $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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