Best Music Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$424,481
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$58,526
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Juilliard School
Grad rate: 89.6% |
NY | -$341,410 | $28,984 | $81,090 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media
Grad rate: 24.7% |
GA | -$507,552 | $19,320 | $35,962 | $13,326 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Music Degrees by State
Browse Music programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.