Music bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville · $26,846 federal debt$54,2352Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana · $27,956 federal debt$48,6303Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh · $27,000 federal debt$46,2174Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · $26,923 federal debt$44,2415Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg · Debt not reported$42,4816Moravian UniversityBethlehem · Debt not reported$41,9627Pennsylvania Western UniversityCalifornia · Debt not reported$41,5468Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville · $27,000 federal debt$40,7139Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · $24,000 federal debt$40,38710Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown · $27,000 federal debt$39,549
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $77,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,300–$94,300
- State employment
- 4,170
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $61,160
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,130–$79,440
- State employment
- 580
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $78,800
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,750–$92,980
- State employment
- 52,240
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians
- State median wage
- $49,490
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,000–$60,270
- State employment
- 160
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | Lebanon Valley College | Annville | $54,235 | $26,846 |
| 2 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | $48,630 | $27,956 |
| 3 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | $46,217 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $44,241 | $26,923 |
| 5 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | $42,481 | Not available |
| 6 | Moravian University | Bethlehem | $41,962 | Not available |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Western University | California | $41,546 | Not available |
| 8 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville | $40,713 | $27,000 |
| 9 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $40,387 | $24,000 |
| 10 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown | $39,549 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Music in Pennsylvania
What do Music bachelor's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $41,962 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Lebanon Valley College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.