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Music Schools in Rhode Island

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

A Music major is the 82nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a music major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.5%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 5,400 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $71,440, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Brown University

Providence
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $60,341 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,544.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, URI grads earn an average salary of $51,827.

Music Careers in RI

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Music Directors and Composers 7% $56,980
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 6% $73,520
Musicians and Singers 4% $0
High School Teachers 3% $73,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Fine & Studio Arts 38
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 5
Drama & Theater Arts 3

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