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Music Schools in Colorado

223 students earned Music degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, CU - Boulder grads earn an average salary of $49,393. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $39,460 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,830.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year.

Music Careers in CO

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 26% $55,400
Music Directors and Composers 25% $41,780
Musicians and Singers 21% $0
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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