Music

Master's degree · Longy School of Music of Bard College · Cambridge, MA

CIP 50.09

$30,660Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,961Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$48,000Median federal debt
94Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Longy School of Music of Bard College earn a median of $30,660 one year after completing the program. 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 $48,000, about 157% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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 Longy School of Music of Bard College make?

The median salary is $30,660 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $48,000.

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