Music

Master's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,249Median earnings 4 years after
$39,106Median earnings 5 years after
$39,771Median federal debt
65Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Boston University earn a median of $33,713. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,285 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,079–$65,736). Median debt is $39,771, about 118% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Longy School of Music of Bard College
Cambridge
$30,660$48,000
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$30,429—
Berklee College of Music
Boston
$25,163$41,000
The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
$24,499$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Boston University make?

The median salary is $33,713 and $39,106 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,771.

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