Graduates with bachelor's degrees in music may want to consider pursuing careers in music production or music management, or they may want to assume leadership roles by becoming music directors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, conductors' annual salaries range from $23,890 to $124,390, depending on the musical organization. Those with bachelor's or more advanced degrees in music also have the option of going into music education. High school teachers earn a median annual salary of $62,870, which is approximately the same amount earned by college music professors.