Music

Master's degree · Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI

CIP 50.09

$29,946Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$33,453Median earnings 4 years after
$52,649Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Western Michigan University earn a median of $29,946 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 Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$42,484$30,158
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$16,971$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Western Michigan University make?

The median salary is $29,946 one year after graduation and $52,649 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.