Music

Master's degree · University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst, MA

CIP 50.09

$30,429Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,489Median earnings 4 years after
$50,805Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $30,429 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).

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
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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst make?

The median salary is $30,429 one year after graduation and $50,805 after five years.

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