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Music Schools in Massachusetts

1,491 students earned Music degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 25th most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 959
Master’s Degree 381
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Associate Degree 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 40.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.2%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Massachusetts

33,950 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 Massachusetts

Music grads earn an average of $57,110 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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

664 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
701 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $46,080.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,395. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

An average student at Longy will pay a net price of $32,808. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $52,450. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 90% of students get financical aid.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,874 a year.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,714. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Harvard University

Cambridge
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#9

Tufts University

Medford
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 44% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,590 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,663. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Music Careers in MA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Music Directors and Composers 4% $55,000
Sound Engineering Technicians 4% $50,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Fine & Studio Arts 931
Design & Applied Arts 887
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 733
Drama & Theater Arts 570
Arts & Media Management 305
General Visual & Performing Arts 171
Dance 113
Other Visual Art 27

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