Music
Bachelor's degree · Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ
$27,977Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,418Median earnings 4 years after
$47,270Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
59Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Montclair State University earn a median of $27,977 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 97% of first-year earnings.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $26,621 | $24,256 |
| Monmouth University West Long Branch | $24,563 | $24,625 |
| 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 Montclair State University make?
The median salary is $27,977 one year after graduation and $47,270 after five years.
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.