Music
Bachelor's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,217Median earnings 4 years after
$79,962Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
56Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $59,217. 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 $21,500, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville | $44,635 | $15,250 |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville | $39,008 | $30,900 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville | $31,888 | $23,331 |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City | $30,004 | $23,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro | $27,586 | $20,083 |
| University of Memphis Memphis | $27,353 | $20,545 |
| Visible Music College Memphis | $25,929 | $26,000 |
| Belmont University Nashville | $24,016 | $25,250 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville | $23,868 | — |
| Lipscomb University Nashville | $19,352 | — |
Other programs at Vanderbilt University
- LawFirst professional degree
$156,307 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$154,552 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$149,786 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingFirst professional degree
$141,289 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$135,520 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$134,475 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$127,244 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$122,244 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$109,840 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$103,812 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$102,713 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$97,121 - MarketingMaster's degree
$88,966 - Special Education and TeachingDoctoral degree
$84,996 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$84,311 - Engineering ScienceBachelor's degree
$81,126 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,009 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$77,802 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,639 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$66,933
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Vanderbilt University make?
The median salary is $59,217 and $79,962 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.