Music at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is in Baton Rouge, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 music degrees were granted at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Online coursework is an option at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Of 41,705 students, 5,129 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,009 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Use these rankings to compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 99 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 99 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Those who finish Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,121 |
| 2 years | $34,622 |
| 3 years | $37,221 |
| 4 years | $40,673 |
| 5 years | $46,309 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median of $40,673, compared with $58,324 for all Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Music graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College stands at $19,455.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Music graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are 45% women (39) and 55% men (48).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Among the 32 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 38% were women (12) and 62% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 38% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Of the 21 master’s music degrees awarded at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 52% were women (11) and 48% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Minority students account for 38% of Music master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, above the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Among the 34 doctoral music graduates at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 47% were women (16) and 53% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Music doctoral degree recipients at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, lower than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
This Music program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 26 |
| Music Performance | 61 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Music graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.