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Music Schools in Virginia

632 students earned Music degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 51st most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 453
Master’s Degree 127
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Associate Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 31,350 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $53,780, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $33,492.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $19,551.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,050 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $22,562.

#4

Shenandoah University

Winchester
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

A typical student attending Radford will pay a net price of $16,505. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Norfolk State. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

Music Careers in VA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Music Directors and Composers 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Design & Applied Arts 889
Fine & Studio Arts 769
Drama & Theater Arts 455
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 266
General Visual & Performing Arts 255
Other Visual Art 73
Dance 69
Arts & Media Management 37

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