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Music Schools in Missouri

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

In this state, Music is the 51st most popular major out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 227
Master’s Degree 107
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Associate Degree 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.1%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Missouri

30,270 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 Missouri

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $54,280, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 14 colleges in Missouri that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,811 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,683 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. A typical student attending Mizzou will pay a net price of $16,559.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,543 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,921.

#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Missouri Western will pay a net price of $10,897.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri Southern grads earn an average salary of $33,600. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Park University

Parkville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,444 a year. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,593 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,614. 95% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $28,718 after graduation.

#10

Webster University

Saint Louis
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

Music Careers in MO

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 19% $70,720
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $49,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Fine & Studio Arts 490
Design & Applied Arts 432
Drama & Theater Arts 294
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 157
General Visual & Performing Arts 111
Dance 37
Arts & Media Management 18

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