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Music Schools in Ohio

In 2020-2021, 1,148 students earned their Music degrees in OH.

In this state, Music is the 26th most popular major out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 624
Master’s Degree 360
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 84
Associate Degree 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Ohio

58,400 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 Ohio

In this state, music grads earn an average of $48,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,023 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average.

#3

Oberlin College

Oberlin
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,658 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,507 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
381 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. A typical student attending OHIO Athens will pay a net price of $23,831. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,737 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,399 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,943. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#9

Capital University

Columbus
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,020 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,020.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Miami University - Oxford grads earn an average salary of $41,966. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Music Careers in OH

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $69,290
Sound Engineering Technicians 6% $45,210
High School Teachers 6% $61,740
Musicians and Singers 2% $0
Music Directors and Composers 1% $42,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Design & Applied Arts 1,456
Fine & Studio Arts 880
Drama & Theater Arts 523
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 299
Arts & Media Management 136
Dance 103
General Visual & Performing Arts 67
Other Visual Art 20

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