Music

Doctoral degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,672Median earnings 4 years after
$60,005Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at Michigan State University earn a median of $46,553. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,592 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,708–$76,817).

Music (Doctoral degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$49,679$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Michigan State University make?

The median salary is $46,553 and $60,005 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.