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Music in Pennsylvania

Music Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Music Grads in Pennsylvania

58,870 people in the state and 1,242,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Music.

Music Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Music Jobs in Pennsylvania

Music grads earn an average of $77,500 in the state and $76,206 nationwide.

Music Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Music degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,561 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,257 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,364 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,768 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,533 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,000 a year.

Music Careers in PA

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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