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Major Overview for Music, General

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Overview for Music, General

A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Careers for Music, General Majors

A major in Music, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Music, General

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Music, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
138
(20.3%)
Highly Selective$40,440
University of Colorado at Denver
Denver, CO
91
(5.5%)
Moderately Selective$16,412
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
87
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$13,122
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
79
(2.6%)
Highly Selective$44,219
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
62
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$12,355
SUNY College at Purchase
Purchase, NY
62
(8.7%)
Most Selective$16,981
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA
61
(2.6%)
Minimally Selective$13,155
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
55
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$16,192
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
52
(1.1%)
Minimally Selective$12,488
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
47
(1.1%)
Minimally Selective$14,503
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.