Associate Degrees in Music
Education Levels of Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,952 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 | 15,299 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,247 |
| Associate Degree | 1,952 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,357 |
| Graduate Certificate | 681 |
| Basic Certificate | 433 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 198 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in music is $22,985. 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 $21,399 to a high of $23,018.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in music is $26,232. 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, $30,814 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,649.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $312.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in music. About 63.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,229 |
| Women | 723 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 484 |
| White | 859 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 213 |
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. Of these students, 22% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in music at Los Angeles Film School make a median salary of 22,985.
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 $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in music from Full Sail University. Of these students, 39% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in music at Full Sail University make a median salary of 22,985.
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. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. Data shows that Valencia College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,985.
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 $26,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,915 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in music from Musicians Institute. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Musicians Institute music graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $22,985.
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. About 38% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in music at El Centro College make a median salary of 22,985.
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. Of these students, 50% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Snow College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,985.
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 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in music at Citrus College make a median salary of 22,985.
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. Of these students, 59% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lone Star College System music graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $22,985.
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. Of these students, 35% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Tyler Junior College music graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $22,985.
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. Of these students, 13% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in music at St Petersburg College make a median salary of 22,985.
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. About 26% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Atlanta Institute of Music and Media music graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $22,985.
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. About 31% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. International College of Broadcasting music graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $22,985.
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. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in music at Riverside City College make a median salary of 22,985.
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. About 13% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in music at Shoreline Community College make a median salary of 22,985.
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. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in music at Fullerton College make a median salary of 22,985.
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 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that San Jacinto College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,985.
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. About 45% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in music at Pasadena City College make a median salary of 22,985.
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. Those who complete their associate degree in music at South Texas College make a median salary of 22,985.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,450 per 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 33% were women. Los Angeles College of Music music graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $22,985.
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. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Data shows that BC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,985.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 7,578 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,447 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,740 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,531 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,478 |
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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