Music bachelor's degree programs in New Jersey
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New Jersey
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken · $27,000 federal debt$61,9432Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · $26,000 federal debt$56,0083Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · $26,000 federal debt$56,0084Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · $26,000 federal debt$56,0085Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch · $26,411 federal debt$55,5266Montclair State UniversityMontclair · $27,000 federal debt$50,4187Rowan UniversityGlassboro · $26,500 federal debt$47,2088Rider UniversityLawrenceville · $27,000 federal debt$43,7539Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah · $23,541 federal debt$41,65910William Paterson University of New JerseyWayne · $26,875 federal debt$39,553
CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ
What related occupations pay in New Jersey
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
- $80,100
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,780–$126,520
- State employment
- 3,300
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $122,750
- Middle 50% wage range
- $99,410–$171,070
- State employment
- 210
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians
- State median wage
- $115,190
- Middle 50% wage range
- $74,410–$138,380
- State employment
- 290
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $82,200
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,790–$102,410
- State employment
- 38,140
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; 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 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken | $61,943 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-Newark | Newark | $56,008 | $26,000 |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick | $56,008 | $26,000 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-Camden | Camden | $56,008 | $26,000 |
| 5 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch | $55,526 | $26,411 |
| 6 | Montclair State University | Montclair | $50,418 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Rowan University | Glassboro | $47,208 | $26,500 |
| 8 | Rider University | Lawrenceville | $43,753 | $27,000 |
| 9 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah | $41,659 | $23,541 |
| 10 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne | $39,553 | $26,875 |
| 11 | New Jersey City University | Jersey City | $35,729 | $22,500 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Music in New Jersey
What do Music bachelor's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,418 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,411 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.
Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Stevens Institute of Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.