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Music Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 63 students earned their Music degrees in WA.

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 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
96 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. An average student at Seattle Film Institute will pay a net price of $36,845.

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

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,565 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

87% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Graduates earn an average $43,620 after graduation.

Music Careers in WA

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Sound Engineering Technicians 30% $72,970
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 18% $61,280
Musicians and Singers 7% $0
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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