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Music in Louisiana

Music Schools in Louisiana

292 students earned Music degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 194
Master’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 53.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.4%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Louisiana

14,840 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $53,600, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,761. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,712.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,851. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 97% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,540.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $45,582. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Tulane.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,387. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. This public school has an average net price of $11,352.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,330. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern University and A & M College will pay a net price of $17,701. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Southern University and A & M College.

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Music Careers in LA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $50,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Fine & Studio Arts 370
Drama & Theater Arts 168
Design & Applied Arts 84
Arts & Media Management 78
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 58
General Visual & Performing Arts 39
Other Visual Art 18
Dance 17

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