Music

Doctoral degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 50.09

$38,458Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,459Median earnings 4 years after
$52,751Median earnings 5 years after
$33,336Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $38,458 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). Median debt is $33,336, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $38,458 one year after graduation and $52,751 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $33,336.

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