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Music Schools in Arkansas

184 students earned Music degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Master’s Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 12,070 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Arkansas

Music grads earn an average of $51,780 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Arkansas that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,554. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $43,807.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State. Graduates earn an average $32,687 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,627 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Henderson State University will pay a net price of $14,902.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,982 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Graduates earn an average $27,523 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,065. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UA Little Rock grads earn an average salary of $35,410.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,456. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 74% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $26,331 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

#10

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 98% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,022 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS.

Music Careers in AR

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 11% $53,840
High School Teachers 9% $50,760
Music Directors and Composers 8% $0
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Design & Applied Arts 228
Fine & Studio Arts 221
Drama & Theater Arts 97
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 69
Other Visual Art 10
Arts & Media Management 8
Dance 8
General Visual & Performing Arts 5

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