Music
Bachelor's degree · Academy of Art University · San Francisco, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$33,151Median earnings 4 years after
$38,890Median earnings 5 years after
$29,910Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Academy of Art University earn a median of $29,124. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755). Median debt is $29,910, about 103% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $31,621 | $15,500 |
| The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita | $31,340 | $25,334 |
| California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside | $28,009 | $17,250 |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | $27,724 | — |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco | $26,916 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $25,391 | $19,241 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $25,339 | $23,500 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $24,630 | $16,500 |
| Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena | $24,059 | $36,325 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $23,969 | $18,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $22,125 | $20,000 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $21,592 | $19,500 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $21,509 | $12,290 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $20,887 | $17,750 |
| California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks | $20,650 | $25,990 |
Other programs at Academy of Art University
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$50,953 - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$48,978 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's degree
$45,387 - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$44,643 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsMaster's degree
$41,911 - Design and Applied ArtsMaster's degree
$38,358 - Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsMaster's degree
$37,909 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftMaster's degree
$36,635 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociate's degree
$30,273 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsAssociate's degree
$30,178 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's degree
$28,494 - Apparel and TextilesBachelor's degree
$27,630 - Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's degree
$27,481 - Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree
$26,478 - Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's degree
$25,425 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$23,354 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$20,829 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree
$20,798 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$40,098
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Academy of Art University make?
The median salary is $29,124 and $38,890 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,910.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.