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Music Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 44 students earned their Music degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Music is the 47th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.9%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 16,850 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $53,700, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in South Carolina that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $34,196 after graduation.

#3

Converse College

Spartanburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,585 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,336 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Bob Jones University

Greenville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,798 a year. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Bob Jones University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

Music Careers in SC

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 14% $56,740
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Sound Engineering Technicians 8% $47,230
Music Directors and Composers 7% $53,150
Musicians and Singers 6% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Arts & Media Management 26
Drama & Theater Arts 14
Fine & Studio Arts 14
Design & Applied Arts 12
General Visual & Performing Arts 4
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 2

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