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Music at Tennessee Technological University

If you plan to study Music, take a look at what Tennessee Technological University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 music degrees were granted at Tennessee Technological University.

Online Class Availability at Tennessee Technological University

Distance learning is available at Tennessee Technological University. Of 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Tennessee Technological University

These rankings give you a sense of how Tennessee Technological University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#2 of 15
Best Value	Tennessee	#5 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 99
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 423
Best Value	Nationwide	#122 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from Tennessee Technological University

Those who finish Tennessee Technological University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,935
2 years	$25,194
3 years	$33,491
4 years	$36,814

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Tennessee Technological University report median earnings of $36,814, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Tennessee Technological University is $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Music graduates at Tennessee Technological University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Tennessee Technological University are 65% women (13) and 35% men (7).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Tennessee Technological University

Of the 20 bachelor’s music graduates at Tennessee Technological University, 65% were women (13) and 35% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University, lower 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 Tennessee Technological University

This Music program at Tennessee Technological University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	20

Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Tennessee Technological University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.