Music

Bachelor's degree · Rutgers University-Newark · Newark, NJ

CIP 50.09

$36,707Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,008Median earnings 4 years after
$46,231Median earnings 5 years after
$25,492Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $36,707 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 $25,492, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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
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 Rutgers University-Newark make?

The median salary is $36,707 one year after graduation and $46,231 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,492.

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