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Music in Pennsylvania

Music Schools in Pennsylvania

982 students earned Music degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

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 624
Master’s Degree 228
Post-Master’s Certificate 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Associate Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. This public school has an average net price of $23,742. 93% of students get financical aid.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $34,550. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

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

This public school has an average net price of $24,128. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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#4

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,623.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,868. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

A typical student attending Millersville will pay a net price of $21,506. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Millersville. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,959 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,803. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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#10

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,354.

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Music Careers in PA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Music Directors and Composers 1% $40,630

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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