Music

Bachelor's degree · Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA

CIP 50.09

$23,529Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,223Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,885Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $23,529 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 $22,885, about 97% of first-year earnings.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$41,404$30,990
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$36,305$23,250
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$13,479$25,115

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana make?

The median salary is $23,529 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,885.

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