Music

Doctoral degree · Claremont Graduate University · Claremont, CA

CIP 50.09

$48,663Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at Claremont Graduate University earn a median of $48,663 one year after completing the program. 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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$29,274—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Claremont Graduate University make?

The median salary is $48,663 one year after graduation.

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