Music
Master's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX
$29,456Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,670Median earnings 4 years after
$44,698Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Music at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $29,456 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).
Music (Master's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Rice University Houston | $30,454 | $27,000 |
| 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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$74,516
Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from Southern Methodist University make?
The median salary is $29,456 one year after graduation and $44,698 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.