Associate Degrees in Music
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Education Levels of Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,168 people earned their associate degree in music. This earns it the #53 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,545 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,531 |
| Associate Degree | 2,168 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,360 |
| Graduate Certificate | 674 |
| Basic Certificate | 396 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 186 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in music is $22,380. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,665 to a high of $22,677.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in music is $19,177. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $21,875 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,589.
The median monthly payment of a music graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $329.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in music. About 62.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,358 |
| Women | 810 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 143 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 456 |
| White | 828 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 598 |
Most Popular Music Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 327 colleges that offer an associate degree in music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for music students seekingan associate degree is Los Angeles Film School. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 629 people received their associate degree in music from LA Film School. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Full Sail University. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,307 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in music from Full Sail University. About 31% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valencia College. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in music from Valencia College. Of these students, 22% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Musicians Institute is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in music. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in music from Musicians Institute. Of these students, 25% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Centro College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in music. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in music from El Centro College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Snow College. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in music from Snow College. About 42% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in music from Citrus College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Lone Star College System is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in music. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in music from North Harris Montgomery. About 57% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tyler Junior College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in music. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in music from Tyler Junior College. About 36% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Petersburg College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in music. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in music from SPC. About 9% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in music from AIMM. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
International College of Broadcasting comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in music. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in music from International College of Broadcasting. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in music from Riverside City College. Of these students, 46% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Shoreline Community College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in music from Shoreline Community College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Fullerton College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in music. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in music from Fullerton College. About 47% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in music from San Jacinto College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Pasadena City College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in music. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in music from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 44% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Texas College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in music. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in music from South Texas College. About 43% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Los Angeles College of Music comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in music. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in music from LACM. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in music from BC. About 33% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,032 | |
| 682 | |
| 274 | |
| 98 | |
| 67 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to music that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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