Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,417
95th percentile (80th in TN)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Memphis graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Memphis graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all music masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Music masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Memphis$47,417
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$34,198$40,578
Belmont University$31,018$38,590
National Median$29,974

Other Music Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$13,484$34,198
Belmont University
Nashville
$41,320$31,018

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 University of Memphis, approximately 40% 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.