Music

Bachelor's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 50.09

$35,939Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,241Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $35,939 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 $27,000, about 75% of first-year earnings.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$35,835—
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$30,321$21,500
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$22,315$18,740

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $35,939 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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