# University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus: Music (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 126562, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-denver-anschutz-medical-campus/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,483
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,532 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in CO: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (6 colleges, $39,186): +$7,346
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,779

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,532 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,743 | $30,209 | 5.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,472 | $42,435 | 7.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,834 | $48,536 | 8.2 years |
| 75-110k | $15,232 | $68,239 | 11.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,475 | $100,688 | 17.0 years |

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

## Music at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | $48,461 | $24,250 | $36,131 | 76% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $46,532 | $27,000 | $11,900 | 46% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $39,414 | $26,837 | $21,279 | 67% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $38,957 | $30,971 | $15,327 | 32% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $38,701 | $17,288 | $25,346 | 74% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $37,749 | $24,354 | $17,760 | 51% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,230 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $72,900 CO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $88,460 CO, $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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