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Music Composition in Tennessee

Music Composition Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 14 students earned their Music Composition degrees in TN.

A Music Composition major is the 310th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Composition Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music composition majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Music Composition Grads in Tennessee

1,690 people in the state and 106,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music composition.

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Wages for Music Composition Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a music composition grad in the state is $56,040, compared to a typical salary of $59,790 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer music composition degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Belmont University

Nashville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 59% of the teachers are full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $20,917. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

An average student at TNU will pay a net price of $14,928. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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#4

Maryville College

Maryville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,072 Total Students

An average student at Maryville College will pay a net price of $21,293. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#4

Union University

Jackson
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Union. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,533.

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Music Composition Careers in TN

Some of the careers music composition majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $54,440
Music Directors and Composers 9% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
General Music 385
Other Music 140
Music Performance 125
Music Technology 87
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 14
Stringed Instruments 10
Woodwind Instruments 9
Brass Instruments 7

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View Nationwide Music Composition Report

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