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#1 #1 Best College for Woodwind 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 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $42,468 Median Starting Salary $56,138
#2 #2 Best College for Woodwind 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 6 SAT Score 830–830 Est. Net Price * $49,544 Median Starting Salary $60,545
#3 #3 Best College for Woodwind 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 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,905 Median Starting Salary $49,850
#4 #4 Best College for Woodwind 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 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $51,879 Median Starting Salary $60,074
#5 #5 Best College for Woodwind 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 4 SAT Score 910–1,230 Est. Net Price * $44,360 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 Best College for Woodwind 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 5 SAT Score 1,510–1,550 Est. Net Price * $26,689 Median Starting Salary $46,487
#7 #7 Best College for Woodwind Instruments in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Est. Net Price * $41,496 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#8 #8 Best College for Woodwind Instruments in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 118 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Est. Net Price * $20,587 Median Starting Salary $48,131
#9 #9 Best College for Woodwind 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 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $43,023 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 Best College for Woodwind Instruments in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 120 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Est. Net Price * $34,297 Median Starting Salary $60,006
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The Juilliard School New York, NY At The Juilliard School, the three most popular college majors students...view more	100	9%	7	--	$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	92	43%	6	830 - 830	$49,544	$60,545
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR At Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college majors...view more	84	81%	12	--	$3,905	$49,850
Manhattan School of Music New York, NY At Manhattan School of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	82	40%	6	--	$51,879	$60,074
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social...view more	80	6%	5	1,510 - 1,550	$26,689	$46,487
San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA At San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the most popular majors students...view more	80	52%	4	910 - 1,230	$44,360	$51,847
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students...view more	69	10%	4	1,440 - 1,550	$41,496	$45,934
Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 118 degrees to those studying...view more	63	8%	2	1,500 - 1,580	$20,587	$48,131
Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA At Los Angeles College of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	49	81%	2	--	$43,023	$51,847
Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 120 degrees to those majoring in...view more	47	70%	2	1,210 - 1,380	$34,297	$60,006

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About Woodwind Instruments

Woodwind Instruments programs prepare individuals to master a woodwind instrument and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in playing and personal style development.

While Woodwind Instruments offers degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, the majority of students study towards a Doctors degree research scholarship. Students study Woodwind Instruments all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in New York. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Woodwind Instruments is $38,300.

Popularity of Woodwind Instruments Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

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

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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 Woodwind Instruments majors.

#1 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

29 (53%)

Male Students

25 (46%)

White (17, 31%)

Hispanic or Latino (14, 26%)

U.S. Nonresident (12, 22%)

Asian (6, 11%)

Two or more races (4, 7%)

Black or African American (1, 2%)

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

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

Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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Woodwind Instruments

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

9%

7

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$42,468

$56,138

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

43%

6

830–830

$49,544

$60,545

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

81%

12

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$3,905

$49,850

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

40%

6

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$51,879

$60,074

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

52%

4

910–1,230

$44,360

$51,847

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

6%

5

1,510–1,550

$26,689

$46,487

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

10%

4

1,440–1,550

$41,496

$45,934

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

8%

2

1,500–1,580

$20,587

$48,131

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

81%

2

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$43,023

$51,847

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

70%

2

1,210–1,380

$34,297

$60,006

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