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Music in Mississippi

Music Schools in Mississippi

In 2022-2023, 170 students earned their Music degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Music is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 97
Master’s Degree 39
Associate Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 32.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 9,660 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Mississippi

Music grads earn an average of $53,000 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $13,744.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This public school has an average net price of $14,657. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $3,822. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

16% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $3,400.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,508. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,910.

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Music Careers in MS

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Music Directors and Composers 0% $51,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
General Visual & Performing Arts 156
Fine & Studio Arts 130
Design & Applied Arts 81
Drama & Theater Arts 64
Arts & Media Management 48
Dance 32
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 3

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