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Music Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 424 students earned their Music degrees in CT.

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 203
Master’s Degree 188
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Associate Degree 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

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: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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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
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $28,712. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#1

Yale University

New Haven
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Yale. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $42,888 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $45,887 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Wesleyan University

Middletown
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,408 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending ECSU will pay a net price of $19,290. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,081 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,809 after earning their degree at this institution. 31% of the teachers are full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

#9

Trinity College

Hartford
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,447 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Music Careers in CT

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $87,430
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Music Directors and Composers 5% $50,280
Sound Engineering Technicians 3% $87,980
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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