Music Education at Gordon College
If you plan to study Music Education, you may want to check out the program at Gordon College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gordon College is located in Wenham, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 music education degrees were awarded at Gordon College.
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Online Class Availability at Gordon College
Distance learning is available at Gordon College. Among 1,595 students, 162 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 294 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at Gordon College
Use these rankings to compare Gordon College’s Music Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #275 of 332 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #275 of 332 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Music Education graduates at Gordon College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music Education graduates at Gordon College are 58% women (7) and 42% men (5).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at Gordon College
Of the 5 bachelor’s music education degrees awarded at Gordon College, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Gordon College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Gordon College, lower than the national average of 23%.*
Music Education Master’s Program at Gordon College
Among the 7 master’s music education degrees awarded at Gordon College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education master’s degree recipients at Gordon College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Music Education Graduates
Students who finish Music Education program at Gordon College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Music Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.