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598 students earned Music degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 30th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 434
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 124
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 124
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 124
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.9%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 119,920 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Texas

In this state, music grads earn an average of $59,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Graduates earn an average $54,287 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

Rice University

Houston
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,654 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Texas Tech grads earn an average salary of $47,287. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,208. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at TCU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,181 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,742 a year. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Baylor. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,309. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,773 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. 78% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

Music Careers in TX

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Music Directors and Composers 16% $58,340
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $67,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Fine & Studio Arts 169
Drama & Theater Arts 99
Design & Applied Arts 51
General Visual & Performing Arts 37
Arts & Media Management 27
Dance 17
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 13

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