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Music Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Music but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Music but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Music majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Music majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Music majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers | 37,600 |
| 8 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 25,600 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 47,900 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 49,900 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 63,200 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 51,000 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 41,300 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 30,600 |
| 2 | Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators, and media and communication equipment workers, all other | 47,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Music majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Music majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers | 39,000 |
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 8 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 29,000 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 51,600 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 98,800 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 60,600 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 62,400 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 48,600 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 88,000 |
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 42,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Music majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Music majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Postsecondary Teachers | 78,700 |
| 13 | Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers | 49,200 |
| 9 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 77,100 |
| 9 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 31,200 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 85,700 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Clergy | 73,500 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 105,000 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 111,000 |
| 2 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 142,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Music majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Music majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 41,200 |
| 11 | Elementary and secondary schools | 50,400 |
| 9 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 28,000 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 48,900 |
| 5 | Eating and drinking places | 29,900 |
| 4 | Religious organizations | 41,600 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 75,600 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Business services, n.e.c. | 54,300 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 62,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Music majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Music majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Elementary and secondary schools | 71,600 |
| 10 | Colleges and universities | 79,000 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 46,100 |
| 8 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 30,400 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Religious organizations | 54,500 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 117,000 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 78,700 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 59,800 |
| 1 | All construction | 46,300 |
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