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117 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Music is the 62nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Master’s Degree 12
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a music major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 45.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 4,730 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, music grads earn an average of $77,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

#2

Howard University

Washington
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. An average student at Howard will pay a net price of $41,388. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,237 after graduation. The average student takes 4.96 years to complete their degree at University of the District of Columbia. 34% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Georgetown University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,107 a year.

#5

American University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

In their early career, GWU grads earn an average salary of $62,584. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563.

Music Careers in DC

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $80,640
Musicians and Singers 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Fine & Studio Arts 142
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 89
Design & Applied Arts 84
Drama & Theater Arts 67
Arts & Media Management 57
General Visual & Performing Arts 16
Dance 14

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