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Music Education Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 149 students earned their Music Teacher Education degrees in MA.

A Music Education major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Music Education Majors in Massachusetts

Music Teacher Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 88
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a music teacher education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music teacher education majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.1%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Music Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 51,410 people in the state and 1,816,780 people in the nation working in music teacher education jobs.

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Wages for Music Education Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, music teacher education grads earn an average of $79,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer music teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#2

Gordon College

Wenham
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,748. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,631 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $46,805. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,330 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. 94% of students get financical aid. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,030 a year. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 22% of the teachers are full time.

Music Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers music teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Education Professors 15% $70,280
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Middle School Teachers 11% $77,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music teacher education.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mathematics Education 188
Reading Education 185
Physical Education & Coaching 145
Art Education 141
English & Language Arts Education 136
Drama & Dance Education 70
Health Education 57
Science Education 46

View all majors related to Music Education

View Nationwide Music Education Report

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