# University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus: Music (bachelor's)

Waterbury, CT. IPEDS 436818, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-waterbury-campus/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,336
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,104 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in CT: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (8 colleges, $56,104): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,351

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,104 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,604 | $24,489 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $5,463 | $23,873 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,490 | $50,211 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $15,621 | $68,264 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,538 | $89,751 | 4.9 years |

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

## Music at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $56,104 | $25,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $56,104 | $25,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $56,104 | $25,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $56,104 | $25,000 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $56,104 | $25,000 | $16,403 | 65% |
| University of New Haven | $47,057 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |
| University of Hartford | $43,700 | $27,000 | $30,282 | 54% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $35,889 | $26,025 | $17,604 | 52% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $81,070 Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $80,970 CT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $77,070 CT, $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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