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Music Schools in Minnesota

262 students earned Music degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 66th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 197
Master’s Degree 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 77.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Minnesota

23,920 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $64,610, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,878. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

#2

St Olaf College

Northfield
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, St. Olaf grads earn an average salary of $43,815. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,973 Total Students

In their early career, Concordia College Moorhead grads earn an average salary of $43,354. An average student at Concordia College Moorhead will pay a net price of $23,189. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,089 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,066.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

In their early career, Bethel University Minnesota grads earn an average salary of $49,758. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,506 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,803 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Gustavus Adolphus. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at CSB. In their early career, CSB grads earn an average salary of $47,749. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

Hamline University

Saint Paul
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution.

Music Careers in MN

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Musicians and Singers 5% $0
Music Directors and Composers 5% $72,630
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 5% $67,320
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $43,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Design & Applied Arts 533
Fine & Studio Arts 413
Drama & Theater Arts 231
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 154
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Dance 35
Arts & Media Management 26

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