Music

Bachelor's degree · Northwest University · Kirkland, WA

CIP 50.09

$31,179Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,112Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at Northwest University earn a median of $31,179 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 $19,500, about 63% of first-year earnings.

Music (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$25,551$27,000
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$25,532$26,000
Whitworth University
Spokane
$25,027$26,000
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$17,711$26,525
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$15,834$20,055

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Music graduates from Northwest University make?

The median salary is $31,179 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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