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Music in Washington

Music Schools in Washington

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

A Music major is the 52nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Washington

17,680 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 Washington

Music grads earn an average of $67,550 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
96 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,334.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 88% of students get financical aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Music Careers in WA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Music Directors and Composers 5% $60,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Drama & Theater Arts 20
Arts & Media Management 18
Fine & Studio Arts 12
Design & Applied Arts 6
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 6
Dance 3
Other Visual Art 2

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View Nationwide Music Report

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