# The University of Alabama: Music (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $31,666 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,675 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AL: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (5 colleges, $41,768): -$10,102
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,087

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $31,666 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,169 | $81,852 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | more than 20 years |

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

## Music at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $49,555 | not reported | $24,323 | 82% |
| Jacksonville State University | $47,582 | $27,500 | $14,279 | 55% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $41,768 | not reported | $18,749 | 64% |
| University of North Alabama | $41,734 | $24,000 | $12,170 | 55% |
| The University of Alabama | $31,666 | $25,675 | $22,420 | 73% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,630 Tuscaloosa, AL, $61,990 AL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Tuscaloosa, AL, $42,250 AL, $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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