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Music in Connecticut

Music Schools in Connecticut

420 students earned Music degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Music is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 205
Master’s Degree 172
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Connecticut

There are 17,450 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $77,550, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Hartford

West Hartford
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,886. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#1

Yale University

New Haven
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,535. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of students get financical aid.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 66% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,707. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at WestConn. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at University of New Haven.

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#6

Wesleyan University

Middletown
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 49% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $18,092.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. This private school has an average net price of $26,331.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. A typical student attending SCSU will pay a net price of $19,291.

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#9

Trinity College

Hartford
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This private school has an average net price of $37,118. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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Music Careers in CT

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Music Directors and Composers 5% $50,280
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Fine & Studio Arts 412
Design & Applied Arts 241
Drama & Theater Arts 189
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 178
Arts & Media Management 61
Dance 22
General Visual & Performing Arts 5

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