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48 students earned Music degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 52nd most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.9%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Iowa

There are 14,470 people in the state and 1,213,230 people in the nation working in music jobs.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Iowa

Music grads earn an average of $54,020 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Music Careers in IA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,480
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Music Directors and Composers 0% $51,940
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $50,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Fine & Studio Arts 40
Drama & Theater Arts 30
Design & Applied Arts 13
Other Visual Art 12
General Visual & Performing Arts 8
Dance 7
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 5

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