# University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Music (bachelor's)

Eau Claire, WI. IPEDS 240268, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-eau-claire/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,764
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,079 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,637 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (4 colleges, $44,346): +$2,733
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,326

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,079 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,270 | $45,085 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,150 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,766 | $56,043 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,278 | $80,240 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,778 | $91,215 | 9.6 years |

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

## Music at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $47,079 | $26,637 | $16,550 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $45,306 | $27,000 | $14,158 | 59% |
| Lawrence University | $43,385 | $19,000 | $23,401 | 77% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $37,616 | $25,750 | $15,014 | 49% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,180 Eau Claire, WI, $62,870 WI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Eau Claire, WI, $78,690 WI, $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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