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Music Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 217 students earned their Music degrees in CT.

As a degree choice, Music is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 188
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 39.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Connecticut

17,450 people in the state and 1,213,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Connecticut

Music grads earn an average of $77,550 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Connecticut that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#2

University of Hartford

West Hartford
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,712. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UCONN will pay a net price of $22,974. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

#4

Wesleyan University

Middletown
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

Music Careers in CT

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $87,430
Musicians and Singers 6% $0
Music Directors and Composers 5% $50,280
Sound Engineering Technicians 3% $87,980
High School Teachers -3% $76,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Fine & Studio Arts 70
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 35
Drama & Theater Arts 28
Arts & Media Management 25
Design & Applied Arts 15
General Visual & Performing Arts 5

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