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#1

#1 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

At James Madison University, the most popular majors students study are Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,180–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$57,279

#2

#2 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

1,040–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$49,260

#3

#3 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Every year, Michigan State University awards around 497 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,120–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$53,291

#4

#4 Best College for Music Pedagogy in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$54,356

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About Music Pedagogy

Music Pedagogy programs prepare 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.

For all the 413 degrees awarded in Music Pedagogy per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 61 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 36% percent identify as women and 64% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Music Pedagogy, Virginia has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Music Pedagogy is $38,300.

Popularity of Music Pedagogy Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Music Pedagogy degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Music Pedagogy majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Music Pedagogy can prepare you for is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Music Pedagogy majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Music Pedagogy majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
61
Female Students
22 (36%)
Male Students
39 (63%)

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