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Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Education

3,393 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in music teacher education is offered at 534 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 21% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of music teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Music Teacher Education Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,393 students earned their bachelor's degree in music teacher education. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music teacher education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,393
Master’s Degree 1,178
Graduate Certificate 79
Doctor’s Degree 77
Associate Degree 33
Basic Certificate 1

Earnings of Music Teacher Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for music teacher education students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in music teacher education. About 58.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,414
Women 1,979
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The racial-ethnic distribution of music teacher education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 100
Black or African American 160
Hispanic or Latino 332
White 2,575
International Students 20
Other Races/Ethnicities 206
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There are 534 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in music teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, New York
72 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Potsdam tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from SUNY Potsdam. Of these students, 53% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York
53 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Fredonia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The music teacher education program at SUNY Fredonia awarded 53 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
40 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from Florida State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#4

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
39 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music teacher education. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 bachelor's degrees were handed out to music teacher education majors at Southern Miss. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
38 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music teacher education. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 bachelor's degrees were handed out to music teacher education majors at Central Michigan. Of these students, 45% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
38 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music teacher education. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from Towson. About 53% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
35 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ithaca College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music teacher education. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,056 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from Ithaca. Of these students, 66% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
33 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from Illinois State. About 45% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
33 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music teacher education. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from IU Bloomington. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#10

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
31 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Northern Colorado is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music teacher education. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from University of Northern Colorado. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
29 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The music teacher education program at University of Georgia awarded 29 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
29 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The music teacher education program at Iowa State University awarded 29 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.

#13

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
28 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian State University. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from Appalachian State. About 50% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

28 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from UIUC. About 61% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
28 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baylor University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 bachelor's degrees were handed out to music teacher education majors at Baylor. Of these students, 54% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
27 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Christian University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music teacher education. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,220 per year. The music teacher education program at Texas Christian University awarded 27 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
27 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rider University. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,599 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from Rider. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

26 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from BYU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

26 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from BGSU. Of these students, 73% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
25 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Northern Iowa is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music teacher education. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,296 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in music teacher education from UNI. About 56% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to music teacher education that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Education & Coaching 5,830
English & Language Arts Education 1,952
Mathematics Education 1,426
Social Studies Education 1,366
Health Education 1,157

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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