Music at Muhlenberg College
If you plan to study Music, consider the program at Muhlenberg College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Muhlenberg College sits in Allentown, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 music degrees were granted at Muhlenberg College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Muhlenberg College
Distance learning is available at Muhlenberg College. Of 1,788 students, 52 (3%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Muhlenberg College
Use these rankings to compare Muhlenberg College’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #54 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #236 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #367 of 421 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at Muhlenberg College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Muhlenberg College are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Muhlenberg College
Among the 15 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Muhlenberg College, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Muhlenberg College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Muhlenberg College, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Muhlenberg College
This Music program at Muhlenberg College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at Muhlenberg College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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.