Music

Doctoral degree · University of Rochester · Rochester, NY

CIP 50.09

$49,861Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,257Median earnings 4 years after
$53,994Median earnings 5 years after
$75,030Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at University of Rochester earn a median of $49,861 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,592 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,708–$76,817). Median debt is $75,030, about 150% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Doctoral degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$34,264$76,688

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from University of Rochester make?

The median salary is $49,861 one year after graduation and $53,994 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $75,030.

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