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Music at North Carolina Central University

If you are interested in studying Music, take a look at what North Carolina Central University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

North Carolina Central University sits in Durham, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 music degrees were awarded at North Carolina Central University.

Studying Online at North Carolina Central University

Many students take online classes at North Carolina Central University. Among 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at North Carolina Central University

Use these rankings to compare North Carolina Central University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Music Graduates from North Carolina Central University

Those who finish North Carolina Central University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$20,709
2 years	$25,774

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Music graduates at North Carolina Central University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at North Carolina Central University are 30% women (3) and 70% men (7).

Music Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina Central University

Of the 6 bachelor’s music graduates at North Carolina Central University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at North Carolina Central University

Of the 4 master’s music graduates at North Carolina Central University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 50% of Music master’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Music Concentrations at North Carolina Central University

The Music program at North Carolina Central University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	6
Jazz Studies	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at North Carolina Central University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.