Music

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 50.09

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,028Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $48,028. 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 $27,000, about 56% 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
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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $48,028.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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