Music

Bachelor's degree · Monmouth University · West Long Branch, NJ

CIP 50.09

$24,563Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,526Median earnings 4 years after
$44,550Median earnings 5 years after
$24,625Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Monmouth University earn a median of $24,563 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 $24,625, about 100% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$36,707$25,492
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$36,707$25,492
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$36,707$25,492
Rowan University
Glassboro
$32,781$25,898
Montclair State University
Montclair
$27,977$27,000
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
$26,621$24,256
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
$23,127$21,000
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
$21,623$27,000
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$20,727$27,000
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
$18,544$20,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Monmouth University make?

The median salary is $24,563 one year after graduation and $44,550 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,625.

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