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#1 #1 Best College for Music Performance, General in the U.S. Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Every year, Berklee College of Music awards around 335 degrees to those studying Computer Software and Media Applications, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Music, Other, Music Theory and Composition, Music Performance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $48,608 Median Starting Salary $54,102
#2 #2 Best College for Music Performance, General in the U.S. The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Each year, The University of the Arts awards around 66 degrees to students studying Dance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Musical Theatre, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,170 Est. Net Price * $44,510 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#3 #3 Best College for Music Performance, General in the U.S. Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH At Cleveland Institute of Music, only two majors are offered: Music Performance, General, and Music Theory and Composition....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $36,001 Median Starting Salary $60,883
#4 #4 Best College for Music Performance, General in the U.S. Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,264 Median Starting Salary $50,071
*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
Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Every year, Berklee College of Music awards around 335 degrees to those...view more	100	50%	15	--	$48,608	$54,102
The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Each year, The University of the Arts awards around 66 degrees to students...view more	99	78%	2	930 - 1,170	$44,510	$58,523
Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH view more	95	38%	1	--	$36,001	$60,883
Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students...view more	81	97%	1	980 - 1,180	$11,264	$50,071

About Music Performance, General

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 Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years level sees the most graduates in Massachusetts. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Music Performance, General is $38,300.

Popularity of Music Performance, General Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Music Performance, General majors is Music Directors and Composers. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Music Performance, General can prepare you for is Music Directors and Composers.

Top Paying Careers

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

Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Music Directors and Composers	$62,590	765	7,770	7,860	1%

Most In-Demand Careers

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

#1 Music Directors and Composers

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

1 (5%)

Male Students

18 (94%)

U.S. Nonresident (14, 74%)

White (3, 16%)

Hispanic or Latino (1, 5%)

Black or African American (1, 5%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Two or more races (0, <1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Music Performance, General in the U.S.

Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA

50%

15

--

$48,608

$54,102

#2 Best College for Music Performance, General in the U.S.

The University of the ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

78%

2

930–1,170

$44,510

$58,523

#3 Best College for Music Performance, General in the U.S.

Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OH

38%

1

--

$36,001

$60,883

#4 Best College for Music Performance, General in the U.S.

Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MO

97%

1

980–1,180

$11,264

$50,071

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Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, OH

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO