Music

Master's degree · CUNY Brooklyn College · Brooklyn, NY

CIP 50.09

$16,996Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,685Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$40,642Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at CUNY Brooklyn College earn a median of $16,996 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 $40,642, about 239% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
SUNY at Fredonia
Fredonia
$50,174$23,582
New York University
New York
$32,175$103,403
Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson
$30,660$48,000
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
The Juilliard School
New York
$14,101$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College make?

The median salary is $16,996 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,642.

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