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Music in Pennsylvania

Music Schools in Pennsylvania

982 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 44th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 228
Post-Master’s Certificate 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 57,180 people in the state and 1,213,230 people in the nation working in music jobs.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $46,010, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 56% of students get financical aid.

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Temple University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742.

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Messiah University

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

100% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Messiah.

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Duquesne University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of the teachers are full time. 86% of students get financical aid.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
145 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,946. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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Music Careers in PA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Music Directors and Composers 1% $40,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Fine & Studio Arts 132
Arts & Media Management 97
Drama & Theater Arts 91
Design & Applied Arts 77
Dance 20
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 14
General Visual & Performing Arts 8

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