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Music Performance in Pennsylvania

Music Performance Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 320 students earned their Music Performance degrees in PA.

In this state, Music Performance is the 68th most popular major out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Performance Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 136
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music performance majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Music Performance Grads in Pennsylvania

6,530 people in the state and 148,150 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music performance.

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Wages for Music Performance Jobs in Pennsylvania

Music Performance grads earn an average of $46,010 in the state and $59,790 nationwide.

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

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $34,550. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,623.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. This public school has an average net price of $23,742. 93% of students get financical aid.

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#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $24,128. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#7

Academy of Vocal Arts

Philadelphia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
24 Total Students
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Music Performance Careers in PA

Some of the careers music performance majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Music Directors and Composers 1% $40,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Music 47
Keyboard Instruments 13
Music Technology 11
Stringed Instruments 8
Conducting 7
Music Pedagogy 6
Jazz Studies 6
Voice Performance 5

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