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About Music, General

A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

For all the 10,355 degrees awarded in Music, General per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 563 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 57% percent identify as men and 43% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Music, General, Texas has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Music, General is $38,300.

Popularity of Music, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Music, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Music, General majors is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Music, General can prepare you for is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Music, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Music, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
563
Female Students
244 (43%)
Male Students
319 (56%)
White (274, 49%)
U.S. Nonresident (179, 32%)
Hispanic or Latino (32, 6%)
Asian (24, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (22, 4%)
Black or African American (16, 3%)
Two or more races (16, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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