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Music Performance in Pennsylvania

Music Performance Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Music Performance Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 5,920 people in the state and 148,570 people in the nation working in Music Performance jobs.

Music Performance Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Music Performance Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Music Performance grad in the state is $94,689, compared to a typical salary of $100,225 nationwide.

Music Performance Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 10 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Music Performance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,768 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,257 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,000 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,004 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,364 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,561 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,186 in their first year after graduation. About 48% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Music Performance Careers in PA

Some of the careers Music Performance majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Musicians and Singers $96,571

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music Performance.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Art History 3,557
Music Management 1,866
Art Education 1,860
Acting 1,859
Musical Theater 1,157
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Entertainment & Media Management 432

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