Music

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 50.09

$32,880Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,127Median earnings 4 years after
$41,458Median earnings 5 years after
$18,007Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $32,880 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755). Median debt is $18,007, about 55% of first-year earnings.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$38,831$26,000
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$26,135$26,000
Catawba College
Salisbury
$23,577$27,000
Appalachian State University
Boone
$23,304$26,000
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$15,670$26,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $32,880 one year after graduation and $41,458 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,007.

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