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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 14 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 15 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. 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 13 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Est. Net Price * $20,587 Median Starting Salary $48,131
#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. 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 5 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Est. Net Price * $41,496 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#6 #6 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 3 SAT Score 910–1,230 Est. Net Price * $44,360 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 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
#8 #8 Best College for Woodwind Instruments in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $11,023 Median Starting Salary $46,430
#9 #9 Best College for Woodwind Instruments in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $30,553 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#10 #10 Best College for Woodwind 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 2 SAT Score 860–1,130 Est. Net Price * $21,503 Median Starting Salary $49,217
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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%	14	--	$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	93	43%	15	830 - 830	$49,544	$60,545
Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 118 degrees to those studying...view more	80	8%	13	1,500 - 1,580	$20,587	$48,131
Manhattan School of Music New York, NY At Manhattan School of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	59	40%	6	--	$51,879	$60,074
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students...view more	58	10%	5	1,440 - 1,550	$41,496	$45,934
San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA At San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the most popular majors students...view more	54	52%	3	910 - 1,230	$44,360	$51,847
Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 120 degrees to those majoring in...view more	41	70%	2	1,210 - 1,380	$34,297	$60,006
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481...view more	39	43%	1	1,230 - 1,460	$11,023	$46,430
University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 45 degrees to students...view more	36	83%	3	1,110 - 1,290	$30,553	$54,385
Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 63 degrees to students studying...view more	27	94%	2	860 - 1,130	$21,503	$49,217

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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 Masters 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	3,202	38,904	40,129	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

35 (53%)

Male Students

31 (46%)

White (27, 41%)

U.S. Nonresident (21, 32%)

Asian (10, 15%)

Hispanic or Latino (4, 6%)

Black or African American (3, 5%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 2%)

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

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

Two or more races (0, <1%)

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Woodwind Instruments

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

9%

14

--

$42,468

$56,138

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

43%

15

830–830

$49,544

$60,545

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

8%

13

1,500–1,580

$20,587

$48,131

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

40%

6

--

$51,879

$60,074

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

10%

5

1,440–1,550

$41,496

$45,934

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

52%

3

910–1,230

$44,360

$51,847

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

70%

2

1,210–1,380

$34,297

$60,006

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

43%

1

1,230–1,460

$11,023

$46,430

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

83%

3

1,110–1,290

$30,553

$54,385

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

94%

2

860–1,130

$21,503

$49,217

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