Music

Master's degree · Temple University · Philadelphia, PA

CIP 50.09

$21,826Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,122Median earnings 4 years after
$38,818Median earnings 5 years after
$37,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Temple University earn a median of $21,826 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 $37,500, about 172% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Temple University make?

The median salary is $21,826 one year after graduation and $38,818 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,500.

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