Music
Doctoral degree · University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,693Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at University of California-San Diego earn a median of $68,693. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,592 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,708–$76,817).
Music (Doctoral degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont | $48,663 | — |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $29,274 | — |
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$146,806 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
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$117,115 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$112,996 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$112,006 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$111,009 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree
$109,337 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$100,166 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$98,870 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$98,377 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$96,256 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$93,148 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$89,651 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$89,543 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$89,022 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,687 - Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$80,294
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from University of California-San Diego make?
The median salary is $68,693.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.