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#1

#1 Best College for Percussion Instruments in the U.S.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA

At San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Music Technology, and Jazz/Jazz Studies. In fact, San Francisco Conservatory of Music grants 16 degrees annually to Stringed Instruments majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

910–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$51,847
#2

#2 Best College for Percussion Instruments in the U.S.

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

At The New England Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Keyboard Instruments, and Jazz/Jazz Studies. In fact, The New England Conservatory of Music grants 29 degrees per year to graduating Stringed Instruments students....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

830–830

Median Starting Salary

$60,545
#3

#3 Best College for Percussion Instruments in the U.S.

Rice University
Houston, TX

Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,510–1,570

Median Starting Salary

$48,131
#4

#4 Best College for Percussion Instruments in the U.S.

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,130–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$54,385
#5

#5 Best College for Percussion Instruments in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$45,934
#6

#6 Best College for Percussion Instruments in the U.S.

The Juilliard School
New York, NY

At The Juilliard School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Dance, General, and Keyboard Instruments. In fact, The Juilliard School awards 36 degrees every year to Stringed Instruments majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$56,138
#7

#7 Best College for Percussion Instruments in the U.S.

Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY

At Manhattan School of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Voice and Opera, Musical Theatre, and Stringed Instruments. In fact, Manhattan School of Music grants 23 degrees every year to graduating Voice and Opera students....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$60,074
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About Percussion Instruments

Percussion Instruments programs prepare individuals to master percussion instruments and performing art for a variety of musical settings, including orchestral, solo, chamber, commercial, or nontraditional. Includes instruction in playing and personal style development.

While Percussion Instruments has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Percussion Instruments all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in California. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Percussion Instruments is $38,300.

Popularity of Percussion Instruments Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Percussion Instruments majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Percussion Instruments can prepare you for is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Percussion Instruments majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Percussion Instruments majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
21
Female Students
8 (38%)
Male Students
13 (61%)

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