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Music in Georgia

Music Schools in Georgia

496 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 292
Master’s Degree 95
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Associate Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

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: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 56.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.5%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. A typical student attending UGA will pay a net price of $15,117. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,601. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,063.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,993. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
270 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $28,998. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Emory University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Mercer. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,266. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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Music Careers in GA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
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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