Music

Bachelor's degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 50.09

$39,121Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,180Median earnings 4 years after
$37,858Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
52Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at University of Iowa earn a median of $39,121 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755). Median debt is $27,000, about 69% of first-year earnings.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Luther College
Decorah
$45,367$27,000
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$32,175$19,500
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
$24,233—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from University of Iowa make?

The median salary is $39,121 one year after graduation and $37,858 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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