General Music Associate Degrees
There are 997 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in General Music. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of General Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Music Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,690 students earned theirGeneral Music majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 39 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,009 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,179 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,848 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 612 |
Earnings of General Music Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in General Music of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,248 |
| 4 years | $35,586 |
| 5 years | $40,828 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Music majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 57.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 580 |
| Women | 429 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 65 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 335 | 33.2% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 6.2% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 19 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Music Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,155 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Music. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of North Texas tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 124 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. This school awarded 98 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 97 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. This school awarded 87 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 85 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. This school awarded 77 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. This school awarded 73 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Washington University is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 72 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. This school awarded 70 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. This school awarded 69 associate degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Music that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
| Voice and Opera | 668 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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