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Music in New Jersey

Music Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Music Grads in New Jersey

39,110 people in the state and 1,242,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Music.

Music Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Music Jobs in New Jersey

Music grads earn an average of $88,032 in the state and $76,206 nationwide.

Music Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer Music degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,275 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Rider University

Lawrenceville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,376 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,303 in their first year after graduation. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,409 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,619 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Music Careers in NJ

Some of the careers Music majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Musicians and Singers 7% $96,571
Music Directors and Composers 6% $66,915
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Sound Engineering Technicians -1% $66,427
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio -3% $87,328

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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