# University of New Hampshire: Music (bachelor's)

Durham, NH. IPEDS 183044, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,716
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,448 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,695

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,448 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,523 | $68,075 | 12.0 years |
| 30-48k | $17,476 | $72,001 | 12.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,446 | $80,118 | 14.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,815 | $93,998 | 16.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,588 | $117,783 | more than 20 years |

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

## Music at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | $47,448 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| Keene State College | $39,603 | not reported | $17,887 | 60% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $98,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $77,060 NH, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $78,760 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, not reported NH, $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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