Music

Doctoral degree · University of Missouri-Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

CIP 50.09

$41,184Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$54,810Median earnings 4 years after

$59,378Median earnings 5 years after

$39,598Median federal debt

21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $41,184 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,592 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,708–$76,817). Median debt is $39,598, about 96% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $41,184 one year after graduation and $59,378 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,598.

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