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Music Schools in Maryland

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

In terms of popularity, Music is the 39th most popular major in the state out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.8%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Maryland

22,170 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $58,570, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,048.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

In their early career, Morgan State grads earn an average salary of $36,112. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Towson.

Music Careers in MD

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Music Directors and Composers 9% $48,830
Sound Engineering Technicians 9% $46,560
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 7% $69,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Design & Applied Arts 207
Fine & Studio Arts 56
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 29
Other Visual Art 9
Drama & Theater Arts 9
Arts & Media Management 4
Dance 3

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