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Music Schools in Alabama

276 students earned Music degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 58th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Alabama

Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 238
Master’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a music major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 67.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Alabama

There are 17,300 people in the state and 1,213,230 people in the nation working in music jobs.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Alabama

Music grads earn an average of $51,180 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA. This public school has an average net price of $13,699. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,791 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,826.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,271 a year. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,169 after earning their degree at this institution. 65% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at University of Mobile.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at AAMU. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,529.

Music Careers in AL

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $62,570
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $29,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Fine & Studio Arts 381
Design & Applied Arts 246
Drama & Theater Arts 147
Dance 56
Arts & Media Management 32
General Visual & Performing Arts 4

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