Music

Doctoral degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

CIP 50.09

$35,068Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,055Median earnings 4 years after
$42,016Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $35,068 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $59,592 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,708–$76,817).

Music (Doctoral degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Texas
Denton
$44,492$36,476

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?

The median salary is $35,068 one year after graduation and $42,016 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.