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#1

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

Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CA

At Musicians Institute, only three majors are offered: Music Performance, General, Music Theory and Composition, Music, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

980–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$39,056

Median Starting Salary

$51,847
#2

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

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Each year, Visible Music College awards about 18 degrees to students studying Music Performance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Acting, Music Management, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$25,726

Median Starting Salary

$51,521
#3

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

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media
Duluth, GA

At Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, only two majors are offered: Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Music Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$34,342

Median Starting Salary

$51,847
#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

3

SAT Score

980–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$11,264

Median Starting Salary

$50,071
#5

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

South Plains College
Levelland, TX

Each year, South Plains College awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple......view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$6,790

Median Starting Salary

$51,847
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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 Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years, 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 1 but less than 2 academic years level sees the most graduates in California. 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
46
Female Students
18 (39%)
Male Students
28 (60%)

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