General Music Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in General Music is offered at 997 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in General Music. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.6% of General Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,690 people 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 (this page) | 39 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,009 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,179 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,848 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 612 |
Earnings of General Music Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in General Music of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Music students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 30.8% |
| Asian | 9 | 23.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 25.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 12.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Music Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,155 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in General Music. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Music students seeking a undergraduate certificate is University of North Texas. This school awarded 127 undergraduate certificates 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 Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Iowa comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. This school awarded 97 undergraduate certificates in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. This school awarded 87 undergraduate certificates in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 85 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in General Music. This school awarded 83 undergraduate certificates in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. This school awarded 82 undergraduate certificates 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.
Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. This school awarded 77 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 73 undergraduate certificates 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 72 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 69 undergraduate certificates in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.