Music

Bachelor's degree · Christopher Newport University · Newport News, VA

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,852Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Christopher Newport University earn a median of $63,852. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755).

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Radford University
Radford
$39,593$26,280
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$36,106$20,968
George Mason University
Fairfax
$34,611$21,917
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$28,989$27,000
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$28,003$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Christopher Newport University make?

The median salary is $63,852.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.