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126 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Music is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 93
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 30,530 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Georgia

In this state, music grads earn an average of $62,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 7 colleges in Georgia that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571. In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $39,820. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,312 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU.

Music Careers in GA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Sound Engineering Technicians 18% $59,450
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $64,250
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Music Directors and Composers 6% $64,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Design & Applied Arts 259
Fine & Studio Arts 98
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 93
Drama & Theater Arts 60
Arts & Media Management 34

View all majors related to Music

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