Music

Doctoral degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,408Median earnings 4 years after
$56,866Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Music at Texas Tech University earn a median of $38,697. 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
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$35,068—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Texas Tech University make?

The median salary is $38,697 and $56,866 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.