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Music at Morehead State University

If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at Morehead State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Morehead State University sits in Morehead, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 music degrees were granted at Morehead State University.

Studying Online at Morehead State University

Distance learning is available at Morehead State University. Of 8,791 students, 1,107 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,391 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Morehead State University

Rankings can help you compare Morehead State University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#6 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#68 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#84 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#310 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Morehead State University

Students who complete Morehead State University’s Music program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,795
2 years	$32,569
3 years	$27,876
4 years	$32,700
5 years	$35,822

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Music graduates from Morehead State University report median earnings of $32,700, compared with $45,141 for all Morehead State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from Morehead State University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at Morehead State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Morehead State University are 47% women (7) and 53% men (8).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Morehead State University

Of the 14 bachelor’s music graduates at Morehead State University, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Morehead State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 7% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Morehead State University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Morehead State University

Among the 1 master’s music degrees awarded at Morehead State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	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 Morehead State University

This Music program at Morehead State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	12
Music Performance	1
Other Music	2

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Morehead State University work across a variety of fields. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.