Music

Doctoral degree · Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY

CIP 50.09

$34,264Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,933Median earnings 4 years after
$46,857Median earnings 5 years after
$76,688Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at Stony Brook University earn a median of $34,264 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 $76,688, about 224% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Doctoral degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Rochester
Rochester
$49,861$75,030

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Stony Brook University make?

The median salary is $34,264 one year after graduation and $46,857 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $76,688.

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