Music

Doctoral degree · Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH

CIP 50.09

$44,333Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,576Median earnings 4 years after
$56,866Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $44,333 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,592 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,708–$76,817).

Music (Doctoral degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$29,010$50,591

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $44,333 one year after graduation and $56,866 after five years.

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