Music

Master's degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 50.09

$15,520Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,410Median earnings 4 years after
$28,799Median earnings 5 years after
$37,820Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $15,520 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,285 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,079–$65,736). Median debt is $37,820, about 244% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?

The median salary is $15,520 one year after graduation and $28,799 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,820.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.