Music

Master's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$38,032Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus earn a median of $38,032. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,285 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,079–$65,736).

Music (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg
$66,109$21,472
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana
$50,808—
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
$23,278$50,693
Temple University
Philadelphia
$21,826$37,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,032 and $38,032 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.