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Music Schools in Oregon

307 students earned Music degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Music is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 194
Master’s Degree 63
Associate Degree 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Oregon

14,430 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 Oregon

Music grads earn an average of $46,000 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Oregon that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,702 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,047. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,719 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at Southern Oregon University. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 84% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

In their early career, Oregon State grads earn an average salary of $44,536. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Oregon State. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,904 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,146 after graduation. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,956 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,010 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 89% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $39,944 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $36,638.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at GFU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,978 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,653 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,160 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,666 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Pacific University

Forest Grove
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,858 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Music Careers in OR

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $65,980
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Music Directors and Composers 4% $44,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Design & Applied Arts 490
Fine & Studio Arts 419
Drama & Theater Arts 176
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 167
General Visual & Performing Arts 66
Dance 20
Arts & Media Management 13
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 12

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