Associate Degrees in Music
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Education Levels of Music Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,284 students 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 | 15,362 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,778 |
| Associate Degree | 2,284 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,327 |
| Graduate Certificate | 570 |
| Basic Certificate | 421 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 168 |
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 $18,077. 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, $24,625 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,517.
The median monthly payment of a music graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $337.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in music. About 62.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,431 |
| Women | 853 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 87 |
| Black or African American | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 454 |
| White | 805 |
| International Students | 80 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 716 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 629 people received their associate degree in music from LA Film School. About 21% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. The music program at Full Sail University awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 46% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their associate degree in music from Valencia College. About 13% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The music program at Musicians Institute awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
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. The music program at El Centro College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The music program at Snow College awarded 29 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to music majors at Citrus College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to music majors at North Harris Montgomery. About 69% of this group were women, and 46% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in music from Tyler Junior College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in music from SPC. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The music program at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The music program at International College of Broadcasting awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 22% were women and 35% 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 Riverside City College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The music program at Riverside City College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 82% 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. The music program at Shoreline Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The music program at Fullerton College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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. The music program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to music majors at Pasadena City College. Of these students, 30% were women and 90% 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. The music program at South Texas College awarded 19 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to music majors at LACM. About 39% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in music from BC. About 22% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 8,050 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,205 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,687 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,636 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,632 |
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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