Music

Bachelor's degree · Ball State University · Muncie, IN

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,997Median earnings 4 years after
$46,744Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Ball State University earn a median of $39,471. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755).

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
$41,038$26,250
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$31,373—
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$15,911$20,539

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Ball State University make?

The median salary is $39,471 and $46,744 after five years.

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