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Music Schools in Tennessee

106 students earned Music degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 42nd most popular major out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 24,510 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, music grads earn an average of $56,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,904. 69% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 87% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,845.

#3

Belmont University

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

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Belmont. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,752. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%.

#6

Lee University

Cleveland
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $18,219.

Music Careers in TN

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $54,440
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Music Directors and Composers 9% $0
Sound Engineering Technicians 8% $51,970
Musicians and Singers 6% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Fine & Studio Arts 24
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 15
Drama & Theater Arts 10
Design & Applied Arts 1

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