Kansas · Music

Best Music institutions in Kansas, ranked by earnings

The Music program falls under the field of Visual and Performing Arts, focusing on the study and performance of music. It caters to students interested in various aspects of music, including performance, theory, and history, allowing them…

Institutions
17
offering CIP 50.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
204
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,595
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Musicians and Singers
BLS OEWS 2024

17 institutions offering Music in Kansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
7069%
2Wichita State University
Wichita Public
4051%
3Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
2671%
4Emporia State University
Emporia Public
1656%
5Fort Hays State University
Hays Public
848%
6Friends University
Wichita Private not-for-profit
843%$24,084
7Benedictine College
Atchison Private not-for-profit
662%$24,826
8Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
557%
9Washburn University
Topeka Public
553%
10MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
454%$28,845
11Bethel College - North Newton
North Newton Private not-for-profit
341%$23,560
12Independence Community College
Independence Public
326%
13McPherson College
McPherson Private not-for-profit
334%$24,595
14Bethany College
Lindsborg Private not-for-profit
236%$28,916
15Ottawa University - Ottawa
Ottawa Private not-for-profit
228%$26,935
16Tabor College
Hillsboro Private not-for-profit
234%$20,022
17Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson Private not-for-profit
127%$12,537

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.1%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~19,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
typically No formal educational credential

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Musicians and Singers earn in Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
270
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Music programs in Kansas.

What is the focus of the Music program?+

The Music program falls under the field of Visual and Performing Arts, focusing on the study and performance of music. It caters to students interested in various aspects of music, including performance, theory, and history, allowing them…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, monitoring, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Musicians and Singers?+

The national job outlook is about +1.1% growth with around 19,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A No formal educational credential is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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