Music at Salem State University
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 music degrees were awarded at Salem State University.
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Online Class Availability at Salem State University
Many students take online classes at Salem State University. Among 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Salem State University
Rankings can help you compare Salem State University’s Music program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Music graduates at Salem State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Salem State University are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Of the 2 bachelor’s music graduates at Salem State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, higher than 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 Salem State University
The Music program at Salem State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Music graduates, 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.