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Music Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 472 students earned their Music degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Music is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 381
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 32.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 48.7%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 33,950 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, music grads earn an average of $57,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
701 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $46,080. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. An average student at Berklee College of Music will pay a net price of $46,805.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 11% of the teachers are full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $22,038. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $33,663. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Graduates earn an average $52,141 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $51,874 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,079.

#8

Tufts University

Medford
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,494. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Graduates earn an average $54,590 after graduation.

Music Careers in MA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Music Directors and Composers 4% $55,000
Sound Engineering Technicians 4% $50,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Fine & Studio Arts 169
Arts & Media Management 117
Design & Applied Arts 65
Drama & Theater Arts 58
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 20
Other Visual Art 7

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