Music master's degree programs in Massachusetts

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$45,532Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Berklee College of MusicBoston · Debt not reported$55,467 2Longy School of Music of Bard CollegeCambridge · Debt not reported$48,961 3The New England Conservatory of MusicBoston · Debt not reported$45,532 4Boston UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$43,249 5University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · Debt not reported$38,489

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $85,820
Middle 50% wage range: $65,760–$111,710
State employment: 4,960
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $59,920–$156,070

27-2041Music Directors and Composers

State median wage: $78,620
Middle 50% wage range: $63,800–$114,150
State employment: 340
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $51,120–$150,380

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $95,260
Middle 50% wage range: $77,890–$102,530
State employment: 28,460
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $61,500–$122,660

27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians

State median wage: $63,250
Middle 50% wage range: $51,190–$113,710
State employment: 200
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $35,540–$134,480

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Berklee College of Music	Boston	$55,467	Not available
2	Longy School of Music of Bard College	Cambridge	$48,961	Not available
3	The New England Conservatory of Music	Boston	$45,532	Not available
4	Boston University	Boston	$43,249	Not available
5	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	Amherst	$38,489	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Music in Massachusetts

What do Music master's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $45,532 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Berklee College of Music has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.