Music at Simpson College
If you plan to study Music, take a look at what Simpson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Simpson College is located in Indianola, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 music degrees were awarded at Simpson College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Simpson College
Many students take online classes at Simpson College. Of 1,251 students, 53 (4%) studied exclusively online and 201 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Simpson College is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Music graduates at Simpson College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Simpson College are 40% women (4) and 60% men (6).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Simpson College
Of the 3 bachelor’s music graduates at Simpson College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Simpson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Simpson College, below the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Simpson College
Of the 7 master’s music degrees awarded at Simpson College, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Simpson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Music master’s degree recipients at Simpson College, lower than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Simpson College
The Music program at Simpson College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 2 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Conducting | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at Simpson College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.