Music bachelor's degree programs in North Carolina
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in North Carolina
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill · $19,000 federal debt$58,1272University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte · $25,858 federal debt$49,7613Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · $27,000 federal debt$44,0144University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · $26,000 federal debt$40,7785Catawba CollegeSalisbury · $27,000 federal debt$39,6336East Carolina UniversityGreenville · $26,000 federal debt$39,0297University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville · Debt not reported$37,4848University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston Salem · $23,143 federal debt$34,022
CAREER CONTEXT IN NC
What related occupations pay in North Carolina
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
- $73,800
- Middle 50% wage range
- $55,390–$84,710
- State employment
- 2,880
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $63,380
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,610–$82,430
- State employment
- 200
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $57,650
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,760–$60,740
- State employment
- 28,620
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians
- State median wage
- $49,150
- Middle 50% wage range
- $35,900–$61,460
- State employment
- 170
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | $58,127 | $19,000 |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | $49,761 | $25,858 |
| 3 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | $44,014 | $27,000 |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | $40,778 | $26,000 |
| 5 | Catawba College | Salisbury | $39,633 | $27,000 |
| 6 | East Carolina University | Greenville | $39,029 | $26,000 |
| 7 | University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville | $37,484 | Not available |
| 8 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Winston Salem | $34,022 | $23,143 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Music in North Carolina
What do Music bachelor's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $39,633 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.
Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.