Music Education Associate Degrees
There are 463 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Music Education.
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Education Levels of Music Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,544 people earned theirMusic Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 28 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,257 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,174 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
Earnings of Music Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Music Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Music Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 577 colleges that offer a associate degree in Music Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
SUNY College at Potsdam tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Fredonia is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 57 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
VanderCook College of Music is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music Education that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2,352 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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