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Music Schools in Tennessee

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

A Music major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 630
Master’s Degree 92
Associate Degree 68
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Tennessee

24,510 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 Tennessee

Music grads earn an average of $56,040 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Tennessee that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,752.

#2

Belmont University

Nashville
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $19,970.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,845.

#8

Lee University

Cleveland
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,219. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

In their early career, Pellissippi State Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,170. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,704. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Lipscomb grads earn an average salary of $41,745.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, TNU grads earn an average salary of $40,702.

Music Careers in TN

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $54,440
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Music Directors and Composers 9% $0
Sound Engineering Technicians 8% $51,970
Musicians and Singers 6% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Arts & Media Management 600
Fine & Studio Arts 440
Design & Applied Arts 296
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 220
Drama & Theater Arts 203
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Dance 9

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