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Music Schools in Virginia

168 students earned Music degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 44th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 127
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 15.5%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Virginia

31,350 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 Virginia

In this state, music grads earn an average of $53,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

#2

Shenandoah University

Winchester
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Shenandoah. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,672 a year. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year. 60% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 60% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,657. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,490. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,487 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

Music Careers in VA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Musicians and Singers 10% $0
Music Directors and Composers 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Design & Applied Arts 113
Drama & Theater Arts 81
Fine & Studio Arts 50
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 46
Arts & Media Management 34
Dance 18
General Visual & Performing Arts 11
Other Visual Art 1

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