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Music Schools in North Carolina

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

In this state, Music is the 44th most popular major out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 385
Master’s Degree 88
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Music Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 28,930 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $48,920, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,963 after graduation.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924. In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,070 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at UNCSA.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,249 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNCA. A typical student attending UNCA will pay a net price of $12,551. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. In their early career, UNC Pembroke grads earn an average salary of $33,721. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UNC Pembroke.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Elon. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,122.

Music Careers in NC

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Music Directors and Composers 17% $39,180
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 11% $61,060
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Sound Engineering Technicians 4% $41,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Design & Applied Arts 944
Fine & Studio Arts 707
Drama & Theater Arts 498
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 223
Dance 125
Arts & Media Management 119
General Visual & Performing Arts 73
Other Visual Art 12

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