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Music Schools in Colorado

554 students earned Music degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 26th most popular major out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 325
Master’s Degree 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Associate Degree 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 70.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Colorado

19,610 people in the state and 1,213,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Colorado

In this state, music grads earn an average of $52,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $20,967. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 82% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,470.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,679. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, Colorado State grads earn an average salary of $44,704.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at DU. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. In their early career, University of Northern Colorado grads earn an average salary of $39,460. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,570.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,313.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Colorado State University - Pueblo. A typical student attending Colorado State University - Pueblo will pay a net price of $13,695. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,729 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 43% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

#9

Colorado College

Colorado Springs
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Graduates earn an average $42,259 after graduation.

Music Careers in CO

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 26% $55,400
Music Directors and Composers 25% $41,780
Musicians and Singers 21% $0
High School Teachers 20% $51,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Fine & Studio Arts 532
Design & Applied Arts 316
Drama & Theater Arts 243
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 184
General Visual & Performing Arts 56
Dance 30
Arts & Media Management 28

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