Est. Earnings (1yr)
$24,856
Est. from NC median (6 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Music bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (44 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of North Carolina at Pembroke$24,856*
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$38,831*$25,8580.67
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$32,880*$57,343$19,0000.58
Western Carolina University$26,135*$41,120$27,0001.03
Catawba College$23,577*$32,378$27,0001.15
Appalachian State University$23,304*$26,0001.12
National Median$26,036*$26,0001.00
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Music Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$7,214$38,831$25,858
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$8,989$32,880$19,000
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$4,532$26,135$27,000
Catawba College
Salisbury
$33,400$23,577$27,000
Appalachian State University
Boone
$7,541$23,304$26,000

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 North Carolina at Pembroke, approximately 48% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.