Music

Bachelor's degree · Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI

CIP 50.09

$24,911Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,089Median earnings 4 years after
$43,725Median earnings 5 years after
$28,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Central Michigan University earn a median of $24,911 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 $28,000, about 112% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$38,656$26,750
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$34,882$29,075
Grace Christian University
Wyoming
$33,256—
Wayne State University
Detroit
$32,911$22,452
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$24,775$27,000
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$22,272$18,997

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Central Michigan University make?

The median salary is $24,911 one year after graduation and $43,725 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,000.

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