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Music Schools in Kentucky

285 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 208
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Associate Degree 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 13,270 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $53,490, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,231 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,522. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $13,763. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,723 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Morehead State University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,395 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,736. 79% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%. This public school has an average net price of $9,183. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Asbury University

Wilmore
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 48% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#10

Berea College

Berea
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,432 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

#10

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 9.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Campbellsville University grads earn an average salary of $32,356.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

Music Careers in KY

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $73,630
High School Teachers 6% $55,690
Musicians and Singers 3% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $41,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Fine & Studio Arts 375
Drama & Theater Arts 181
Design & Applied Arts 84
General Visual & Performing Arts 52
Arts & Media Management 50
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 24
Dance 14
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 3

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