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Music in North Carolina

Music Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Music Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 36,390 people employed in jobs related to a Music degree, compared to 1,242,330 nationwide.

Music Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Music Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Music grad in the state is $55,395, compared to a typical salary of $76,206 nationwide.

Music Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer Music degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,785 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,058 in their first year after graduation. About 19% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,015 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,602 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Music Careers in NC

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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