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Music Schools in Iowa

227 students earned Music degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Music major is the 52nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 177
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 14,470 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $54,020, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Iowa that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,401.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,071 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Luther College

Decorah
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Graduates earn an average $44,001 after graduation. 77% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,903. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,371.

#7

Simpson College

Indianola
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,644. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,822 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,286.

#8

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years.

#8

Northwestern College

Orange City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Grinnell College

Grinnell
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

An average student at Grinnell will pay a net price of $25,182. Graduates earn an average $43,599 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

#8

Wartburg College

Waverly
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,742 after graduation. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Wartburg.

Music Careers in IA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,480
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $51,940
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $50,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Design & Applied Arts 481
Fine & Studio Arts 286
Drama & Theater Arts 160
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 79
General Visual & Performing Arts 28
Dance 28
Other Visual Art 16
Arts & Media Management 4

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