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Music master's degree programs in Ohio

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$46,069Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

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

1Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus · Debt not reported$60,865 2University of Akron Main CampusAkron · Debt not reported$50,460 3Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · Debt not reported$50,365 4Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green · Debt not reported$46,069 5Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown · Debt not reported$45,051 6Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland · Debt not reported$38,887 7University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati · Debt not reported$37,208

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

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: $78,050
Middle 50% wage range: $58,280–$100,630
State employment: 3,940
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $37,970–$129,520

27-2041Music Directors and Composers

State median wage: $61,380
Middle 50% wage range: $49,670–$81,360
State employment: 440
Projected growth: +1.2%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $40,350–$121,270

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

State median wage: $78,800
Middle 50% wage range: $61,170–$97,520
State employment: 49,540
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $48,370–$103,150

27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians

State median wage: $64,030
Middle 50% wage range: $35,000–$103,270
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $31,200–$131,090

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; 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	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Columbus	$60,865	Not available
2	University of Akron Main Campus	Akron	$50,460	Not available
3	Ohio University-Main Campus	Athens	$50,365	Not available
4	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Bowling Green	$46,069	Not available
5	Youngstown State University	Youngstown	$45,051	Not available
6	Cleveland Institute of Music	Cleveland	$38,887	Not available
7	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Cincinnati	$37,208	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 Ohio

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $46,069 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 Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Ohio State University-Main Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.