Music at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$55,639
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$55,639
Music
National Average
$47,150
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,225
All programs at Northwestern University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
9
Completers (IPEDS)
107
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$55,639
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 (this school) | $55,639 | — |
| Michigan State University | $54,827 | — |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $54,033 | — |
| Boston University | $53,220 | — |
| University of Rochester | $53,154 | $75,030 |
Other Programs at Northwestern University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $273,201 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,658 | $81,076 |
| Law | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $203,846 | $76,735 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $193,869 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $182,840 | $64,256 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $182,280 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,924 | $42,454 |
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.