Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,835
82nd percentile (60th in MO)
Est. Median Debt
$23,089
Est. from MO median (3 programs)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Missouri-St Louis graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Missouri-St Louis graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 82th percentile of all music bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Music bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (33 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Missouri-St Louis$35,835$23,089*
University of Missouri-Columbia$35,939$27,000*0.75
University of Central Missouri$30,321$21,750*0.72
University of Missouri-Kansas City$22,315$31,819$23,089*1.03
National Median$26,036$26,000*1.00
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Music Programs in Missouri

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$14,130$35,939$27,000
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$9,739$30,321$21,750
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$11,988$22,315$23,089

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Missouri-St Louis, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.