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#1 #1 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. Luther College Decorah, IA Each year, Luther College grants around 37 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Est. Net Price * $24,790 Median Starting Salary $57,444
#2 #2 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 615 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,624 Median Starting Salary $49,880
#3 #3 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, General, English Language and Literature, and General. In fact, Wheaton College awards 70 degrees every year to Business/Managerial Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Est. Net Price * $31,346 Median Starting Salary $55,472
#4 #4 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 497 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $24,630 Median Starting Salary $53,291
#5 #5 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $20,550 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#6 #6 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,510 Median Starting Salary $53,411
#7 #7 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,692 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#8 #8 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. University of Evansville Evansville, IN At the University of Evansville, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $21,611 Median Starting Salary $53,086
#9 #9 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. Welch College Gallatin, TN At Welch College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,214 Median Starting Salary $53,500
#10 #10 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 327 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,410 Est. Net Price * $17,704 Median Starting Salary $48,754
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Luther College Decorah, IA Each year, Luther College grants around 37 degrees to those majoring in...view more	100	73%	12	1,110 – 1,340	$24,790	$57,444
University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 615 degrees...view more	86	85%	18	1,190 – 1,360	$17,624	$49,880
Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are...view more	84	90%	5	1,270 – 1,440	$31,346	$55,472
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 497 degrees to those...view more	78	84%	24	1,170 – 1,360	$24,630	$53,291
Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students...view more	77	85%	20	1,110 – 1,310	$20,550	$52,405
Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	75	60%	6	1,150 – 1,370	$30,510	$53,411
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	64	99%	20	1,060 – 1,290	$29,692	$49,260
University of Evansville Evansville, IN At the University of Evansville, the three most popular college majors...view more	62	78%	3	1,070 – 1,280	$21,611	$53,086
Welch College Gallatin, TN At Welch College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are...view more	60	--	1	--	$19,214	$53,500
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 327...view more	57	74%	6	1,220 – 1,410	$17,704	$48,754

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About Music Pedagogy

Music Pedagogy programs prepare individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various musical genres and styles, principles of music education, and client communications.

For all the 413 degrees awarded in Music Pedagogy per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 123 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 59% percent identify as women and 41% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Music Pedagogy, Michigan has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Music Pedagogy is $38,300.

Popularity of Music Pedagogy Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Music Pedagogy majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Music Pedagogy can prepare you for is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Music Pedagogy majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,190	1,621	19,700	20,320	3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Music Pedagogy majors.

#1 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

123

Female Students

72 (58%)

Male Students

51 (41%)

White (102, 83%)

Two or more races (8, 7%)

Hispanic or Latino (7, 6%)

Black or African American (2, 2%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 2%)

Asian (1, 1%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 1%)

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

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

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#1 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

73%

12

1,110–1,340

$24,790

$57,444

#2 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

85%

18

1,190–1,360

$17,624

$49,880

#3 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

90%

5

1,270–1,440

$31,346

$55,472

#4 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

84%

24

1,170–1,360

$24,630

$53,291

#5 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

85%

20

1,110–1,310

$20,550

$52,405

#6 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

60%

6

1,150–1,370

$30,510

$53,411

#7 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

99%

20

1,060–1,290

$29,692

$49,260

#8 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

78%

3

1,070–1,280

$21,611

$53,086

#9 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

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$19,214

$53,500

#10 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

74%

6

1,220–1,410

$17,704

$48,754

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