Music
Bachelor's degree · Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Sam Houston State University earn a median of $59,926 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 $25,630, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $56,373 | $15,175 |
| 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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$47,907
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Sam Houston State University make?
The median salary is $59,926 one year after graduation and $47,434 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,630.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.