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

West Haven, CT. IPEDS 129941, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-haven/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,171
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,057 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in CT: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (8 colleges, $56,104): -$9,047
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,304

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,057 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 | $27,837 | $115,524 | 12.5 years |
| 30-48k | $29,043 | $120,528 | 13.0 years |
| 48-75k | $31,601 | $131,144 | 14.1 years |
| 75-110k | $34,853 | $144,640 | 15.6 years |
| 110k+ | $38,385 | $159,298 | 17.2 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 $79,800 New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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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