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Music Schools in Utah

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

In this state, Music is the 46th most popular major out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 220
Master’s Degree 76
Associate Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Utah

12,120 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 Utah

Music grads earn an average of $57,780 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,572. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, U of U grads earn an average salary of $47,996.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. 72% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Snow College

Ephraim
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,257.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

In their early career, UVU grads earn an average salary of $39,359. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Westminster College Salt Lake. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $45,904 after graduation.

#9

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Dixie State University

Saint George
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Dixie State College will pay a net price of $14,459. Graduates earn an average $32,562 after graduation.

Music Careers in UT

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 43% $71,160
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Musicians and Singers 26% $0
Music Directors and Composers 24% $43,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Design & Applied Arts 569
Fine & Studio Arts 322
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 231
Drama & Theater Arts 192
Dance 139
Other Visual Art 28
General Visual & Performing Arts 24
Arts & Media Management 18

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