Music
Bachelor's degree · Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH
$24,340Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,222Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$28,000Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $24,340 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 $28,000, about 115% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (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 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $12,875 | $22,250 |
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$84,011 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$75,645 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
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$66,990 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
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$64,652 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$64,169 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$61,632 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$60,604 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$60,051 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$59,593 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$59,567 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$58,818 - General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsUndergraduate certificate
$57,169 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$56,731 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$56,274 - JournalismMaster's degree
$56,011
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Kent State University at Kent make?
The median salary is $24,340 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.