Music at SUNY at Fredonia
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How SUNY at Fredonia graduates compare to all programs nationally
SUNY at Fredonia graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all music masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Music masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY at Fredonia | $50,174 | $48,269 | — | — |
| New York University | $32,175 | $34,977 | — | — |
| Bard College | $30,660 | — | — | — |
| CUNY Queens College | $27,902 | $38,108 | — | — |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $27,250 | — | — | — |
| The New School | $18,911 | $30,640 | — | — |
| National Median | $29,974 | — | — | — |
Other Music Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University New York | $60,438 | $32,175 | — |
| Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson | $63,612 | $30,660 | — |
| CUNY Queens College Queens | $7,538 | $27,902 | — |
| SUNY at Purchase College Purchase | $8,953 | $27,250 | — |
| The New School New York | $56,386 | $18,911 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At SUNY at Fredonia, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.