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General Music in Massachusetts

General Music Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 295 students earned their General Music degrees in MA.

A General Music major is the 105th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Music Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 232
Master’s Degree 33
Associate Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general music majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for General Music Grads in Massachusetts

27,310 people in the state and 1,093,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general music.

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Wages for General Music Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a general music grad in the state is $80,020, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,846. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

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Tufts University

Medford
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 46% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $35,123.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,338. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at MIT. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,500. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,310. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,642. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,466. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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#9

Clark University

Worcester
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,278. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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General Music Careers in MA

Some of the careers general music majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
High School Teachers 11% $77,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Music Performance 429
Other Music 216
Music Theory & Composition 203
Stringed Instruments 78
Voice Performance 67
Keyboard Instruments 57
Jazz Studies 36
Music Pedagogy 35

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