Music
Bachelor's degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
$21,592Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,071Median earnings 4 years after
$44,134Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $21,592 one year after completing the program. 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 $19,500, about 90% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $20,440 | $15,383 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from University of California-San Diego make?
The median salary is $21,592 one year after graduation and $44,134 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.