Music

Master's degree · Rice University · Houston, TX

CIP 50.09

$30,454Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,777Median earnings 4 years after
$36,730Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Rice University earn a median of $30,454 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 $27,000, about 89% of first-year earnings.

Music (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
$49,492$33,236
Texas Woman's University
Denton
$38,362—
University of North Texas
Denton
$34,346$35,608
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$29,456—
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$29,235—
Texas State University
San Marcos
$27,478$33,399
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$27,179$40,666

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Rice University make?

The median salary is $30,454 one year after graduation and $36,730 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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