Music bachelor's degree programs in Virginia
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Virginia
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News · Debt not reported$63,8522Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk · $26,000 federal debt$52,0283James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · $20,968 federal debt$51,8824Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg · $27,000 federal debt$48,0285Radford UniversityRadford · $27,000 federal debt$47,5866George Mason UniversityFairfax · $24,048 federal debt$46,7657Liberty UniversityLynchburg · $27,000 federal debt$42,9608Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · $27,000 federal debt$38,2789Shenandoah UniversityWinchester · $25,500 federal debt$30,758
CAREER CONTEXT IN VA
What related occupations pay in Virginia
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
- $74,870
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,900–$96,300
- State employment
- 2,840
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $59,050
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,510–$92,150
- State employment
- 370
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $72,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,250–$83,820
- State employment
- 31,100
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians
- State median wage
- $49,920
- Middle 50% wage range
- $41,930–$80,360
- State employment
- 120
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News | $63,852 | Not available |
| 2 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk | $52,028 | $26,000 |
| 3 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg | $51,882 | $20,968 |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | $48,028 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Radford University | Radford | $47,586 | $27,000 |
| 6 | George Mason University | Fairfax | $46,765 | $24,048 |
| 7 | Liberty University | Lynchburg | $42,960 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | $38,278 | $27,000 |
| 9 | Shenandoah University | Winchester | $30,758 | $25,500 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Music in Virginia
What do Music bachelor's degree graduates earn in Virginia?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $47,586 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,000 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Christopher Newport University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.