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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 365 degrees awarded in Music Pedagogy per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 171 students graduating with degrees at the Masters degree level across the US, 56% percent identify as women and 44% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Music Pedagogy, Ohio 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Music Pedagogy degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
171
Female Students
96 (56%)
Male Students
75 (43%)
White (119, 70%)
Hispanic or Latino (14, 8%)
Black or African American (13, 8%)
U.S. Nonresident (11, 6%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (9, 5%)
Two or more races (3, 2%)
Asian (2, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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