# Wayne State University: Music (bachelor's)

Detroit, MI. IPEDS 172644, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayne-state-university/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,911
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,340 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (6 colleges, $46,444): +$3,896
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,587

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,340 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,090 | $50,127 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,721 | $48,459 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,068 | $54,547 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $14,828 | $67,023 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,862 | $89,776 | 5.3 years |

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

## Music at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $52,132 | $26,750 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Wayne State University | $50,340 | $26,000 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Grand Valley State University | $49,111 | $29,198 | $16,317 | 67% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $43,777 | $19,397 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Central Michigan University | $43,089 | $27,975 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Western Michigan University | $36,254 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,520 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $52,900 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, $59,400 MI, $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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