Percussion Instruments

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#1

#1 Best College for Percussion 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 Stringed Instruments, Music Technology, and Keyboard Instruments. In fact, San Francisco Conservatory of Music grants 16 degrees annually to Stringed Instruments majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

910–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$51,847

#2

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

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 58 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Musical Theatre, Management Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

900–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$49,217

#3

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

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,200–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$54,164

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About Percussion Instruments

Percussion Instruments programs prepare individuals to master percussion instruments and performing art for a variety of musical settings, including orchestral, solo, chamber, commercial, or nontraditional. Includes instruction in playing and personal style development.

While Percussion Instruments has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Percussion Instruments all over the country, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level has the most graduates in Indiana. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Percussion Instruments is $38,300.

Popularity of Percussion Instruments Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Percussion Instruments majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Percussion Instruments can prepare you for is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Percussion Instruments majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
3
Female Students
1 (33%)
Male Students
2 (66%)

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