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Music in Colorado

Music Schools in Colorado

508 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Music is the 24th most popular major out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Colorado

Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 135
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a music major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 19,610 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $52,990, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. A typical student attending Colorado State will pay a net price of $18,512.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,465.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,782. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

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Music Careers in CO

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Music Directors and Composers 25% $41,780
High School Teachers 20% $51,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Fine & Studio Arts 40
Arts & Media Management 28
Drama & Theater Arts 15
Dance 5
Design & Applied Arts 5

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