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Music at University of Akron Main Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, consider the program at University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Akron Main Campus is in Akron, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 music degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s Music program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Those who finish University of Akron Main Campus’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	$26,552
2 years	$14,689
3 years	$16,076
4 years	$20,205
5 years	$27,350

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $20,205, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 64% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $25,062.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Music graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, by degree type.

Program-wide, Music graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).

Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 7 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7

Music Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 8 master’s music degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus

The Music program at University of Akron Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	3
Music Performance	7
Music Theory & Composition	1
Voice Performance	4

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at University of Akron Main Campus 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.