Music
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $56,373 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 $15,175, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $59,926 | $25,630 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville | $56,072 | $31,000 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso | $56,062 | $14,894 |
| University of Houston Houston | $52,799 | $25,000 |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $52,282 | $24,728 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $51,158 | $23,250 |
| West Texas A & M University Canyon | $50,881 | $22,500 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $49,906 | $27,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches | $47,318 | $26,000 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $47,010 | $23,703 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $44,058 | $22,137 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $42,328 | $20,768 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $39,564 | $24,625 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $37,104 | — |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $37,020 | $22,714 |
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$77,619 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$69,841 - MathematicsMaster's degree
$64,802 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$64,391 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$61,846 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$61,569 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,924 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$60,785 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$60,293 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$59,419 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$59,119 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$58,960 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$58,463 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$57,841 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$57,672 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$57,345 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$56,699
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?
The median salary is $56,373 one year after graduation and $59,947 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,175.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.