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#1 #1 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,341 Median Starting Salary $47,767
#2 #2 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. The Juilliard School New York, NY At The Juilliard School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Dance, General, and Keyboard Instruments. In fact, The Juilliard School awards 44 degrees every year to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $42,468 Median Starting Salary $56,138
#3 #3 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA At The New England Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Jazz/Jazz Studies, and Keyboard Instruments. In fact, The New England Conservatory of Music grants 28 degrees per year to graduating Stringed Instruments students....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 830–830 Est. Net Price * $49,544 Median Starting Salary $60,545
#4 #4 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR At Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Jazz/Jazz Studies, and Woodwind Instruments. In fact, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music grants 16 degrees annually to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,905 Median Starting Salary $49,850
#5 #5 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. Manhattan School of Music New York, NY At Manhattan School of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Musical Theatre, Voice and Opera, and Stringed Instruments. In fact, Manhattan School of Music grants 28 degrees every year to graduating Musical Theatre students....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $51,879 Median Starting Salary $60,074
#6 #6 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA At San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Music Technology, Stringed Instruments, and Voice and Opera. In fact, San Francisco Conservatory of Music grants 13 degrees annually to Music Technology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 910–1,230 Est. Net Price * $44,360 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 63 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,130 Est. Net Price * $21,503 Median Starting Salary $49,217
#8 #8 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Exercise Physiology, Accounting, Finance, and General. In fact, Brigham Young University grants 235 degrees annually to graduating Exercise Physiology students....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,643 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#9 #9 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA At Los Angeles College of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Music Technology, Music Theory and Composition, and Stringed Instruments. In fact, Los Angeles College of Music grants 12 degrees annually to Music Technology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $43,023 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 237 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,510–1,550 Est. Net Price * $26,689 Median Starting Salary $46,487
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
The Juilliard School New York, NY At The Juilliard School, the three most popular college majors students...view more	100	9%	44	--	$42,468	$56,138
The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA At The New England Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college...view more	91	43%	28	830 - 830	$49,544	$60,545
Manhattan School of Music New York, NY At Manhattan School of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	83	40%	19	--	$51,879	$60,074
Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	65	7%	12	1,480 - 1,560	$23,341	$47,767
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR At Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college majors...view more	64	81%	16	--	$3,905	$49,850
San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA At San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the most popular majors students...view more	63	52%	8	910 - 1,230	$44,360	$51,847
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social...view more	61	6%	10	1,510 - 1,550	$26,689	$46,487
Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	57	69%	15	1,310 - 1,440	$14,643	$48,720
Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 118 degrees to those studying...view more	55	8%	6	1,500 - 1,580	$20,587	$48,131
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	52	11%	6	1,500 - 1,570	$32,964	$51,902

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About Stringed Instruments

Stringed Instruments programs prepare individual to master a stringed instrument and performing arts as solo, ensemble and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in playing and personal style development.

For all the 553 degrees awarded in Stringed Instruments annually, the majority of them are Postbaccalaureate certificate. Out of the 198 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 61% percent identify as women and 39% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Stringed Instruments, New York has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Stringed Instruments is $38,300.

Popularity of Stringed Instruments Degrees in the U.S.

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The highest paying job for Stringed Instruments majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Stringed Instruments can prepare you for is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

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These are the highest paying careers for Stringed Instruments majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,360	1,570	19,080	19,681	3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Stringed Instruments majors.

#1 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

198

Female Students

121 (61%)

Male Students

77 (38%)

White (64, 32%)

U.S. Nonresident (56, 28%)

Asian (38, 19%)

Hispanic or Latino (22, 11%)

Two or more races (14, 7%)

Black or African American (2, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 1%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 1%)

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

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#1 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

7%

12

1,480–1,560

$23,341

$47,767

#2 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

9%

44

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$42,468

$56,138

#3 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

43%

28

830–830

$49,544

$60,545

#4 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

81%

16

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$3,905

$49,850

#5 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

40%

19

--

$51,879

$60,074

#6 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

52%

8

910–1,230

$44,360

$51,847

#7 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

94%

3

860–1,130

$21,503

$49,217

#8 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

69%

15

1,310–1,440

$14,643

$48,720

#9 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

81%

4

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$43,023

$51,847

#10 Best College for Stringed Instruments in the U.S.

6%

10

1,510–1,550

$26,689

$46,487

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