Best colleges for Music in Texas
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the Texas programs in the federal field-of-study file, The University of Texas at El Paso leads: its Music graduates earn a median $60,172 four years after finishing, against the field's $42,892 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $60,172 | +$17,280 |
| 2 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $59,218 | +$16,326 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $59,198 | +$16,306 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University | $58,743 | +$15,851 |
| 5 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $57,117 | +$14,225 |
Frequently asked questions
Which Texas college is best for Music?
By graduate earnings, The University of Texas at El Paso — its Music bachelor's graduates earn a median $60,172 four years out, the highest of the 5 Texas programs in the federal file.
What do Music graduates earn in Texas?
Across the ranked Texas programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $57,117 to $60,172. The field's national median is $42,892.
Is a Music degree worth it?
On national medians the field sits at or below the $48,360 high-school baseline — the specific school and role decide whether it pays. The programs ranked here are the state's strongest.