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70 students earned Music degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 55th most popular major in the state out of a total 222 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 45
Master’s Degree 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.7%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in New Mexico

7,340 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 New Mexico

Music grads earn an average of $55,380 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM will pay a net price of $14,424. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,814 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,428.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. Graduates earn an average $32,146 after graduation.

Music Careers in NM

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $49,340
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Music Directors and Composers 0% $36,310
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Fine & Studio Arts 155
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 122
General Visual & Performing Arts 67
Drama & Theater Arts 40
Design & Applied Arts 30
Dance 9

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