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Music Schools in South Carolina

217 students earned Music degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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 160
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 18.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#2

Furman University

Greenville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,563. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Furman.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#4

Bob Jones University

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

96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,798 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

#5

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,127. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

#6

Claflin University

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

Graduates earn an average $29,867 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,129.

#8

Converse College

Spartanburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. An average student at Converse will pay a net price of $25,534. 95% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. This private school has an average net price of $21,732. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Newberry College

Newberry
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,256 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,078 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $20,220.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at North Greenville. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Music Careers in SC

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 14% $56,740
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Sound Engineering Technicians 8% $47,230
Music Directors and Composers 7% $53,150
Musicians and Singers 6% $0

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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