Music
Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX
$23,159Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$35,194Median earnings 5 years after
$15,750Median federal debt
24Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $23,159 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 $15,750, about 68% of first-year earnings.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $59,926 | $25,630 |
| 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 | — |
Other programs at Southern Methodist University
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$130,488 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$127,788 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
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$115,893 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,443 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$113,369 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$111,319 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsMaster's degree
$109,531 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$106,889 - LawFirst professional degree
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$93,679 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$87,906 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$83,159 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$80,690 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,280 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$78,515 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$76,759 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,516
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Southern Methodist University make?
The median salary is $23,159 one year after graduation and $35,194 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.