Music master's degree programs in New York

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$46,372Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

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

1CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn · Debt not reported$63,685 2SUNY at FredoniaFredonia · Debt not reported$57,662 3New York UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$52,777 4Bard CollegeAnnandale-On-Hudson · Debt not reported$48,961 5The Juilliard SchoolNew York · Debt not reported$46,372 6University of RochesterRochester · Debt not reported$42,543 7Manhattan School of MusicNew York · Debt not reported$40,812 8The New SchoolNew York · Debt not reported$26,925

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

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: $98,850
Middle 50% wage range: $72,380–$166,070
State employment: 14,920
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $58,140–$272,120

27-2041Music Directors and Composers

State median wage: $82,930
Middle 50% wage range: $56,890–$140,230
State employment: 2,370
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $46,640–$199,430

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

State median wage: $97,070
Middle 50% wage range: $76,050–$131,980
State employment: 70,660
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $60,070–$136,450

27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians

State median wage: $87,510
Middle 50% wage range: $59,200–$129,460
State employment: 2,050
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $52,620–$157,600

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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	CUNY Brooklyn College	Brooklyn	$63,685	Not available
2	SUNY at Fredonia	Fredonia	$57,662	Not available
3	New York University	New York	$52,777	Not available
4	Bard College	Annandale-On-Hudson	$48,961	Not available
5	The Juilliard School	New York	$46,372	Not available
6	University of Rochester	Rochester	$42,543	Not available
7	Manhattan School of Music	New York	$40,812	Not available
8	The New School	New York	$26,925	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 New York

What do Music master's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $46,372 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 New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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