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Music Schools in Pennsylvania

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

A Music major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 632
Master’s Degree 225
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 27
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 27
Associate Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Pennsylvania

57,180 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 Pennsylvania

Music grads earn an average of $46,010 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $87,824 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,864.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,828. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,932 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,080 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#10

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,859 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,959 Total Students

In their early career, LVC grads earn an average salary of $46,993. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

Music Careers in PA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Sound Engineering Technicians 9% $39,960
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Music Directors and Composers 1% $40,630
Musicians and Singers 1% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Design & Applied Arts 1,238
Fine & Studio Arts 1,161
Drama & Theater Arts 754
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 577
Dance 290
Arts & Media Management 263
General Visual & Performing Arts 204
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 16

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