Music
Master's degree · Academy of Art University · San Francisco, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,817Median earnings 3 years after
$62,287Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Academy of Art University earn a median of $35,817. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,285 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,079–$65,736).
Music (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $37,985 | $41,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa | $37,001 | — |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco | $35,025 | $64,250 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $27,510 | $64,278 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $25,480 | — |
| California Institute of the Arts Valencia | $17,850 | $44,150 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $15,520 | $37,820 |
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$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 $35,817 and $62,287 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.