Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Music

222 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061

Music

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. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Virginia schools that offer a music degree. Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Bachelor

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Music Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the music program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Degree Level Breakdown For The Music Program

	Total
All Students	18

By Gender

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Student Gender Breakdown For The Music Program

	Total
Male	7
Female	11

By Race

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Student Racial Breakdown For The Music Program

	Total
American Indian	-
Black	1
Asian	-
Hispanic	-
White	16
Unknown	1

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Singers

Job Description

Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of singers in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 176,200
Total Employment Projected (2020): 194,100
Percent Job Growth: 10.10%
Percent of Musicians, Instrumental That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 43%

Musicians, Instrumental

Job Description

Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of musicians, instrumental in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 176,200
Total Employment Projected (2020): 194,100
Percent Job Growth: 10.10%
Percent of Musicians, Instrumental That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 43%

List of schools that offer a music degree or program in Virginia

4-Year Colleges and Universities


Averett University
Danville, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Less Than 1,000
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Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: Less Than 1,000
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College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 5,000 to 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 29
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Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999
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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: More Than 20,000	Students That Completed This Program: 17
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Hollins University
Roanoke, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Less Than 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: More Than 20,000	Students That Completed This Program: 25
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Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 14
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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 to 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 17
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Radford University
Radford, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Other Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 to 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 20
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Randolph - Macon College
Ashland, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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Roanoke College
Salem, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Less Than 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Less Than 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 5,000 to 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 16
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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 5
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: More Than 20,000	Students That Completed This Program: 40
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Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 to 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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