Music
Master's degree · Bard College · Annandale-On-Hudson, NY
$30,660Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,961Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$48,000Median federal debt
26Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Bard College earn a median of $30,660 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 $48,000, about 157% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Music (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia | $50,174 | $23,582 |
| New York University New York | $32,175 | $103,403 |
| CUNY Queens College Queens | $27,902 | — |
| SUNY at Purchase College Purchase | $27,250 | $37,812 |
| The New School New York | $18,911 | $41,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music New York | $18,441 | $69,402 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $18,056 | $44,399 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $16,996 | $40,642 |
| The Juilliard School New York | $14,101 | $41,000 |
Other programs at Bard College
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$19,327 - English Language and Literature/Letters, OtherBachelor's degree
$17,237 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$13,221 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$38,298
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Bard College make?
The median salary is $30,660 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $48,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.