Music at Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$53,220
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$53,220
Music
National Average
$47,150
All schools, same program
School Average
$68,866
All programs at Boston University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
26
Completers (IPEDS)
107
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$53,220
Median Earnings
Music at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Los Angeles | $68,884 | — |
| University of North Texas | $59,530 | $36,476 |
| University of Southern California | $58,852 | — |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $56,834 | $64,754 |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | $55,964 | — |
| Northwestern University | $55,639 | — |
| Michigan State University | $54,827 | — |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $54,033 | — |
| Boston University (this school) | $53,220 | — |
| University of Rochester | $53,154 | $75,030 |
Other Programs at Boston University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $190,536 | — |
| Computer Science | $156,739 | — |
| Dentistry | $140,737 | $310,944 |
| Computer Engineering | $139,276 | — |
| Law | $132,844 | $117,740 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $132,779 | $47,962 |
| Information Science/Studies | $128,158 | $31,165 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $125,825 | $36,916 |
| Insurance | $125,712 | — |
| Computer Science | $119,493 | $23,125 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.