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Music at Marshall University

If you plan to study Music, take a look at what Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Marshall University sits in Huntington, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 6 music degrees were awarded at Marshall University.

Online & Distance Learning at Marshall University

Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Marshall University

Use these rankings to compare Marshall University’s Music program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Music graduates at Marshall University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Marshall University are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).

Music Master’s Program at Marshall University

Of the 6 master’s music degrees awarded at Marshall University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Marshall University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	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 Marshall University

This Music program at Marshall University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	6

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at Marshall University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.