# University of Central Arkansas: Music (bachelor's)

Conway, AR. IPEDS 106704, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-arkansas/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,465
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,446 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,139 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,693

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,446 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,656 | $62,874 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,988 | $60,009 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,203 | $69,511 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,318 | $87,164 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,157 | $86,474 | 6.2 years |

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

## Music at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | $46,446 | $29,139 | $16,511 | 54% |
| University of Arkansas | $46,352 | $27,000 | $18,209 | 71% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,480 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $59,660 AR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, not reported AR, $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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