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Music Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 502 students earned their Music degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Music is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 317
Master’s Degree 93
Associate Degree 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Georgia

30,530 people in the state and 1,213,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Georgia

Music grads earn an average of $62,640 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,257. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,864 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,522. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,250 a year.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
270 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,651 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

Emory University

Atlanta
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,597. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,571.

Music Careers in GA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Sound Engineering Technicians 18% $59,450
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $64,250
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Music Directors and Composers 6% $64,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Design & Applied Arts 1,446
Fine & Studio Arts 945
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 811
Drama & Theater Arts 453
General Visual & Performing Arts 90
Dance 56
Arts & Media Management 49

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