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Music Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 396 students earned their Music degrees in MD.

In this state, Music is the 48th most popular major out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 209
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Associate Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.7%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 22,170 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Maryland

Music grads earn an average of $58,570 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Maryland that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $75,418 a year.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,719 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,390 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,460. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#6

Salisbury University

Salisbury
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,391 a year.

#7

Washington College

Chestertown
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Washington College. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

A typical student attending Frostburg State will pay a net price of $15,748. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

#9

McDaniel College

Westminster
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
968 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,060 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $32,616 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Music Careers in MD

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Music Directors and Composers 9% $48,830
Sound Engineering Technicians 9% $46,560
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $69,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Fine & Studio Arts 623
Design & Applied Arts 617
Drama & Theater Arts 179
General Visual & Performing Arts 98
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 96
Dance 30
Other Visual Art 15
Arts & Media Management 4

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