Music at Southern Methodist University
What traits are you looking for in a music school? To help you decide if Southern Methodist University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's music program.SMU is located in Dallas, Texas and has a total student population of 12,373.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Music section at the bottom of this page.
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SMU Music Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music
- Master’s Degree in Music
Featured Southern Methodist University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
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Music Student Demographics at SMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Southern Methodist University.
SMU Music Master’s Program
Of the students who received a music master's degree from SMU, 68% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in music.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 15 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Music
If you plan to be a music major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Southern Methodist University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Music Performance | 31 |
Keyboard Instruments | 8 |
Voice Performance | 4 |
Conducting | 3 |
Music Theory & Composition | 1 |
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Careers That Music Grads May Go Into
A degree in music can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Southern Methodist University.
Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 110,420 | $58,190 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 6,240 | $71,520 |
Music Directors and Composers | 890 | $61,210 |
Sound Engineering Technicians | 650 | $59,810 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jeffrey Beall under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.