Music
Doctoral degree · CUNY Graduate School and University Center · New York, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,802Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
20Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn a median of $59,802. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,592 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,708–$76,817).
Music (Doctoral degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester Rochester | $49,861 | $75,030 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $34,264 | $76,688 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from CUNY Graduate School and University Center make?
The median salary is $59,802.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.