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

A Music major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 408
Master’s Degree 206
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 85
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 28,970 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $62,950, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, U-M grads earn an average salary of $62,027.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,962. Graduates earn an average $40,269 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,033 a year.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $42,445 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127.

#9

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $23,408. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,904 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,279. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,107 Total Students

In their early career, Grand Rapids Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,647. A typical student attending Grand Rapids Community College will pay a net price of $8,595. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Music Careers in MI

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,390
Sound Engineering Technicians 6% $60,290
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Musicians and Singers 4% $0
Music Directors and Composers 2% $45,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Design & Applied Arts 1,011
Fine & Studio Arts 729
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 415
Drama & Theater Arts 364
Dance 97
Arts & Media Management 49
Other Visual Art 13
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 11

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