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Music in Pennsylvania

Music Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Music Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 58,870 people employed in jobs related to a Music degree, compared to 1,242,330 nationwide.

Music Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Music Jobs in Pennsylvania

Music grads earn an average of $77,500 in the state and $76,206 nationwide.

Music Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Music degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $88,268 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,561 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,257 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,364 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,768 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,533 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,000 a year.

Music Careers in PA

Some of the careers Music majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Musicians and Singers $96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio $87,328
Sound Engineering Technicians $66,427

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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View Nationwide Music Report

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