Music Pedagogy
A program that prepares individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various musical genres and styles, principles of music education, and client communications.
- Schools offering
- 36
- Annual completions
- 102
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $44k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various musical genres and styles, principles of music education, and client communications.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and singers | — | +1.1% | No formal educational credential |
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +1.7% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$44k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$37k
Bachelor's
$44k
Top colleges for Music Pedagogy
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Biola University | La Mirada, CA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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