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Music Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 316 students earned their Music degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 210
Master’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Louisiana

14,840 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $53,600, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $17,811. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $20,463. 99% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,094. Graduates earn an average $35,980 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year. This private school has an average net price of $39,749. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Tulane.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,197 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,166 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

In their early career, Nicholls State University grads earn an average salary of $35,674. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Southern University and A & M College. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Music Careers in LA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $56,740
High School Teachers 7% $50,280
Sound Engineering Technicians 7% $80,010
Musicians and Singers 7% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Fine & Studio Arts 370
Drama & Theater Arts 168
Design & Applied Arts 84
Arts & Media Management 78
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 58
General Visual & Performing Arts 39
Other Visual Art 18
Dance 17

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