# Utah State University: Music (bachelor's)

Logan, UT. IPEDS 230728, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-state-university/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,983
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,898 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,500 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in UT: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (5 colleges, $40,597): +$4,301
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,145

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.63 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,898 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,057 | $55,824 | 8.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,803 | $59,278 | 9.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,521 | $62,602 | 9.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,094 | $74,515 | 11.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,169 | $88,752 | 14.0 years |

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

## Music at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $49,240 | $16,500 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah State University | $44,898 | $13,500 | $14,936 | 59% |
| Utah Valley University | $40,597 | not reported | $6,376 | 45% |
| Snow College | $33,705 | not reported | $5,552 | 46% |
| Brigham Young University | $29,483 | $10,460 | $15,564 | 81% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $72,870 Logan, UT-ID, $76,330 UT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Logan, UT-ID, $82,570 UT, $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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