Music

Doctoral degree · Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN

CIP 50.09

$46,561Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$53,477Median earnings 4 years after

$61,058Median earnings 5 years after

$64,754Median federal debt

40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $46,561 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 $64,754, about 139% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington make?

The median salary is $46,561 one year after graduation and $61,058 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $64,754.

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