Music bachelor's degree programs in Florida
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of FloridaGainesville · Debt not reported$61,4462Florida International UniversityMiami · $14,882 federal debt$50,6773Rollins CollegeWinter Park · $27,000 federal debt$45,9104Florida State UniversityTallahassee · $23,992 federal debt$44,4545Stetson UniversityDeLand · $26,548 federal debt$41,2986Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville · $25,000 federal debt$40,0097University of Central FloridaOrlando · $20,567 federal debt$39,8988Full Sail UniversityWinter Park · $30,999 federal debt$39,4669University of North FloridaJacksonville · $20,188 federal debt$33,84110University of MiamiCoral Gables · $13,998 federal debt$29,090
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $63,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,700–$90,520
- State employment
- 2,490
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $57,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,710–$75,520
- State employment
- 570
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians
- State median wage
- $70,360
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,970–$102,590
- State employment
- 590
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $60,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,340–$64,770
- State employment
- 49,810
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | Gainesville | $61,446 | Not available |
| 2 | Florida International University | Miami | $50,677 | $14,882 |
| 3 | Rollins College | Winter Park | $45,910 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Florida State University | Tallahassee | $44,454 | $23,992 |
| 5 | Stetson University | DeLand | $41,298 | $26,548 |
| 6 | Jacksonville University | Jacksonville | $40,009 | $25,000 |
| 7 | University of Central Florida | Orlando | $39,898 | $20,567 |
| 8 | Full Sail University | Winter Park | $39,466 | $30,999 |
| 9 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville | $33,841 | $20,188 |
| 10 | University of Miami | Coral Gables | $29,090 | $13,998 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Music in Florida
What do Music bachelor's degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $40,009 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $23,992 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Florida has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.