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Music in South Carolina

Music Schools in South Carolina

In 2022-2023, 263 students earned their Music degrees in SC.

A Music major is the 56th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 202
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Music Grads in South Carolina

There are 16,850 people in the state and 1,213,230 people in the nation working in music jobs.

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Wages for Music Jobs in South Carolina

Music grads earn an average of $53,700 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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Furman University

Greenville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,357. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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College of Charleston

Charleston
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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Bob Jones University

Greenville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Bob Jones University will pay a net price of $16,506. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Winthrop University

Rock Hill
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,576. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Claflin University

Orangeburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Converse College

Spartanburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,737.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,675. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Newberry College

Newberry
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,256 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $18,671.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

An average student at North Greenville will pay a net price of $16,010. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at North Greenville. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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Music Careers in SC

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Music Directors and Composers 7% $53,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Fine & Studio Arts 347
Design & Applied Arts 316
Drama & Theater Arts 175
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 132
Arts & Media Management 104
Dance 36
Other Visual Art 27
General Visual & Performing Arts 19

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