Music

Bachelor's degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

CIP 50.09

$34,611Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,765Median earnings 4 years after
$46,718Median earnings 5 years after
$21,917Median federal debt
63Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at George Mason University earn a median of $34,611 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 $21,917, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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
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 George Mason University make?

The median salary is $34,611 one year after graduation and $46,718 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,917.

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