Music

Master's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

CIP 50.09

$42,484Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,193Median earnings 4 years after
$51,832Median earnings 5 years after
$30,158Median federal debt
57Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Michigan State University earn a median of $42,484 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 $30,158, about 71% of first-year earnings.

Music (Master's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$29,946—
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$16,971$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Michigan State University make?

The median salary is $42,484 one year after graduation and $51,832 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,158.

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