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Music Education Schools in North Carolina

150 students earned Music Teacher Education degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Music Education is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Education Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 127
Master’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Music Education Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 49,240 people employed in jobs related to a music teacher education degree, compared to 1,816,780 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Education Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, music teacher education grads earn an average of $47,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer music teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,629.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. In their early career, Appalachian State grads earn an average salary of $38,958. This public school has an average net price of $13,989.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $16,550. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,533 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,721 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

#5

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,049 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid. 99% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. This private school has an average net price of $20,827. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

An average student at Lenoir - Rhyne University will pay a net price of $18,772. 100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%.

#9

Campbell University

Buies Creek
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,153 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#10

Meredith College

Raleigh
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,362. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Music Education Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 11% $61,060
Education Professors 10% $63,460
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Middle School Teachers 8% $46,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Physical Education & Coaching 131
Reading Education 100
Agricultural Education 86
Other Teacher Education 67
English & Language Arts Education 65
Mathematics Education 57
Social Studies Education 50
Art Education 49

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