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Music Schools in Texas

2,118 students earned Music degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Music is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,252
Master’s Degree 434
Associate Degree 235
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 124
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 124
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 23
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.2%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.6%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 119,920 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Texas

In this state, music grads earn an average of $59,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

324 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,194 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,122.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas State will pay a net price of $14,887. Graduates earn an average $43,773 after graduation. 80% of students get financical aid.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,895 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Rice University

Houston
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $16,076. Graduates earn an average $63,654 after graduation.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,208. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UT Arlington. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,076 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

Music Careers in TX

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Music Directors and Composers 16% $58,340
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Fine & Studio Arts 1,939
Design & Applied Arts 1,449
Drama & Theater Arts 982
General Visual & Performing Arts 593
Dance 250
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 231
Arts & Media Management 167

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