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Music Schools in New Mexico

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

A Music major is the 42nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 7,340 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, music grads earn an average of $55,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 2 colleges in New Mexico that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,428.

Music Careers in NM

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $49,340
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Music Directors and Composers 0% $36,310
Sound Engineering Technicians 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Fine & Studio Arts 16
Dance 1
Drama & Theater Arts 1

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