Music

Bachelor's degree · Cleveland Institute of Music · Cleveland, OH

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,656Median earnings 4 years after
$14,612Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
52Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Cleveland Institute of Music earn a median of $15,756. 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 $25,500, about 162% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron
$36,293$24,600
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$36,252$26,750
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$36,252$26,750
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$36,252$26,750
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$36,252$26,750
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$36,252$26,750
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville
$36,252$26,750
Capital University
Columbus
$33,143$27,000
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
$32,887$26,645
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$26,084$25,500
Kent State University at Kent
Kent
$24,340$28,000
Kent State University at Stark
North Canton
$24,340$28,000
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$20,632$27,000
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$19,353$27,000
Oberlin College
Oberlin
$17,141$25,500

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Other programs at Cleveland Institute of Music

  • MusicMaster's degree$19,558

Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music make?

The median salary is $15,756 and $14,612 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.

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