General Music at American University
If you plan to study General Music, consider the program at American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American University sits in Washington, DC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 general music degrees were awarded at American University.
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Studying Online at American University
Distance learning is available at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Music graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Music graduates at American University are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
General Music Bachelor’s Program at American University
Among the 8 bachelor’s general music graduates at American University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Music bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Music bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Music Graduates
Students who finish General Music program at American University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.