Music

Master's degree · Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ

CIP 50.09

$54,350Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,787Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Montclair State University earn a median of $54,350 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). Median debt is $41,000, about 75% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$36,928$41,000
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$36,928$41,000
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$33,158$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Montclair State University make?

The median salary is $54,350 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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