Music at James Madison University
If you plan to study Music, take a look at what James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 94 music graduations were recorded at James Madison University.
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Online Class Availability at James Madison University
Online coursework is an option at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at James Madison University
Use these rankings to compare James Madison University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 99 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 423 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 99 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 423 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #77 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from James Madison University
Students who complete James Madison University’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,499 |
| 2 years | $32,156 |
| 3 years | $39,435 |
| 4 years | $46,899 |
| 5 years | $45,783 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from James Madison University report median earnings of $46,899, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Music graduates from James Madison University comes in at $20,968.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at James Madison University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at James Madison University are 54% women (51) and 46% men (43).
Music Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Among the 76 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at James Madison University, 54% were women (41) and 46% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at James Madison University
Among the 8 master’s music degrees awarded at James Madison University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Music master’s degree recipients at James Madison University, above the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at James Madison University
Among the 10 doctoral music degrees awarded at James Madison University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at James Madison University
The Music program at James Madison University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 84 |
| Music Pedagogy | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at James Madison University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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