Music at University of Cincinnati
Ranked 3rd of 3 doctoral (professional) programs in Music by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Music (doctoral (professional)) graduates.
Graduates of University of Cincinnati's doctoral (professional) program in Music earn a median $48,908 one year after graduating, rising to $71,298 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $65,634 for this field, ranking 3rd of 3 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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