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![]() Duquesne University
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![]() Berklee College of Music
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![]() Lynn University
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![]() The New School
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![]() Montclair State University
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![]() The New England Conservatory of Music
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![]() Roosevelt University
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![]() Carnegie Mellon University
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![]() Boston University
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![]() Cleveland Institute of Music
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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 257 degrees to those studying...view more | 100 | 79% | 9 | 1,180 - 1,360 | $35,125 | $56,519 | ||
![]() Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Every year, Berklee College of Music awards around 335 degrees to those...view more | N/A | 50% | 10 | -- | $48,608 | $54,102 | ||
![]() Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Lynn University awards about 65 degrees to students majoring in...view more | N/A | 74% | 6 | 1,050 - 1,220 | $39,582 | $50,719 | ||
![]() The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 240 degrees to those studying...view more | 70 | 63% | 6 | 1,170 - 1,370 | $62,226 | $49,833 | ||
![]() Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more | N/A | 87% | 11 | 940 - 1,230 | $13,880 | $51,062 | ||
![]() The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA At The New England Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college...view more | N/A | 43% | 3 | 830 - 830 | $49,544 | $60,545 | ||
![]() Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 63 degrees to students studying...view more | 63 | 94% | 3 | 860 - 1,130 | $21,503 | $49,217 | ||
![]() Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students...view more | 61 | 11% | 38 | 1,500 - 1,570 | $32,964 | $51,902 | ||
![]() Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more | N/A | 11% | 11 | 1,410 - 1,520 | $27,551 | $52,307 | ||
N/A | 38% | 9 | -- | $36,001 | $60,883 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.
While Music Performance, General offers degrees up to the Doctors degree professional practice, the majority of students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students study Music Performance, General all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in Pennsylvania. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Music Performance, General is $38,300.
Some top careers related to Music Performance, General, include Music Directors and Composers, which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are higher paying positions, such as Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. The most in-demand position for Music Performance, General majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.
These are the highest paying careers for Music Performance, General majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,360 | 10,200 | 123,900 | 127,800 | 3% | |
Music Directors and Composers | $62,590 | 5,100 | 51,800 | 52,400 | 1% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Music Performance, General majors.
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