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Associate Degree in General Music

Associate Degrees in General Music

1,024 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in general music is offered at 246 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.8% of general music graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Music Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,024 people earned their associate degree in general music. This earns it the #114 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general music at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,446
Master’s Degree 1,644
Associate Degree 1,024
Doctor’s Degree 567
Basic Certificate 190
Graduate Certificate 62
Undergraduate Certificate 24

Earnings of General Music Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general music majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in general music. About 54.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 557
Women 467
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general music associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 73
Black or African American 54
Hispanic or Latino 324
White 473
International Students 18
Other Races/Ethnicities 82
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There are 246 colleges that offer an associate degree in general music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
29 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general music students seekingan associate degree is Snow College. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in general music from Snow College. About 50% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
27 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in general music from El Centro College. About 56% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Citrus College

Glendora, California
27 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in general music from Citrus College. Of these students, 57% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
26 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general music. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in general music from North Harris Montgomery. About 59% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas
24 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tyler Junior College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general music. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in general music from Tyler Junior College. About 35% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
22 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Jacinto Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general music. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in general music from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 59% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
22 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fullerton College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general music. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in general music from Fullerton College. Of these students, 38% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
22 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Riverside City College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general music. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in general music from Riverside City College. Of these students, 39% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
20 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pasadena City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general music. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in general music from Pasadena City College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#10

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
19 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

South Texas College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general music. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in general music from South Texas College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

17 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general music. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in general music from BMCC. About 67% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, California
16 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Monica College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general music. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in general music from SMC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#13

Suffolk County Community College

Selden, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Suffolk County Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general music. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in general music from Suffolk County Community College. Of these students, 40% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Broome comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general music. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in general music from SUNY Broome. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#15

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, California
14 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles City College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general music. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in general music from Los Angeles City College. Of these students, 47% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, Oregon
14 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Linn-Benton Community College. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in general music from LBCC. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, California
13 Yearly Graduations

College of the Sequoias comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in general music from College of the Sequoias.

#18

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarrant County College District is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in general music from Tarrant County College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#19

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
11 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moorpark College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general music. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in general music from Moorpark College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#19

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bunker Hill Community College. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in general music from BHCC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general music that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Music Technology 582
Music Performance 176
Music Theory & Composition 89
Other Music 60
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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