Music
Bachelor's degree · Oberlin College · Oberlin, OH
$17,141Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,343Median earnings 4 years after
$32,993Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
136Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Oberlin College earn a median of $17,141 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 $25,500, about 149% 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 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 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $12,875 | $22,250 |
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$22,684 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
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$32,173 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
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$60,895
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Oberlin College make?
The median salary is $17,141 one year after graduation and $32,993 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.