Music

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

CIP 50.09

$19,558Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,887Median earnings 4 years after
$40,664Median earnings 5 years after
$39,673Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Cleveland Institute of Music earn a median of $19,558 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,285 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,079–$65,736). Median debt is $39,673, about 203% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Music (Master's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Youngstown State University
Youngstown
$34,657—
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$34,486$32,465
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron
$34,253—
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$32,134—
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$25,713$38,500

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Other programs at Cleveland Institute of Music

  • MusicBachelor's degree$15,756

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $19,558 one year after graduation and $40,664 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,673.

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