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Music Schools in Tennessee

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

A Music major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 587
Master’s Degree 92
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Associate Degree 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Tennessee

24,510 people in the state and 1,213,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to music.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Tennessee

Music grads earn an average of $56,040 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Tennessee that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,267. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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Belmont University

Nashville
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $31,860.

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97 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,216.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $19,400.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,886. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Lee University

Cleveland
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,083.

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Lipscomb University

Nashville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,070. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,334 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,426.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

An average student at TNU will pay a net price of $14,928. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Music Careers in TN

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Music Directors and Composers 9% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Arts & Media Management 600
Fine & Studio Arts 440
Design & Applied Arts 296
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 220
Drama & Theater Arts 203
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Dance 9

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