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Music Schools in Pennsylvania

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

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 225
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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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
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. An average student at Carnegie Mellon will pay a net price of $36,775.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 91% of students get financical aid.

#3

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,864. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Messiah.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,932 a year.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,828. 89% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 77% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
145 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,097. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Music Careers in PA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Sound Engineering Technicians 9% $39,960
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Music Directors and Composers 1% $40,630
Musicians and Singers 1% $0

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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