Best colleges for Music in Louisiana
Ranked by graduate earnings
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Loyola University New Orleans award the most Music degrees in Louisiana: 91, 37 and 35 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 18 Louisiana colleges offer Music and award 297 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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…
Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches Public · Bachelor's degree | $23,529 | 25 | 43% | — | $22,885 |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette Public · Bachelor's degree | $13,479 | 37 | 53% | — | $25,115 |
| 3 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $41,404 | 18 | 45% | — | $30,745 |
| 4 | McNeese State University Lake Charles Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $36,305 | 8 | 47% | — | $23,250 |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Louisiana
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge Public | 91 | Not reported |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette Public | 37 | $13,479 |
| 3 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans Private not-for-profit | 35 | Not reported |
| 4 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches Public | 25 | $23,529 |
| 5 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond Public | 18 | $41,404 |
| 6 | University of New Orleans New Orleans Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 7 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans Private not-for-profit | 14 | Not reported |
| 8 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 9 | Dillard University New Orleans Private not-for-profit | 8 | Not reported |
| 10 | McNeese State University Lake Charles Public | 8 | $36,305 |
ShowHide the other 8 Louisiana colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux | Public | 8 |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge | Public | 7 |
| Grambling State University | Grambling | Public | 6 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans | Private not-for-profit | 6 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | Public | 4 |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Louisiana Christian University | Pineville | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Louisiana
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Louisiana.
Which Louisiana colleges award the most Music degrees?+
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (91 graduates a year), University of Louisiana at Lafayette (37 graduates a year) and Loyola University New Orleans (35 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees in Louisiana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 18 Louisiana colleges offer Music.
Which Music program in Louisiana has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Northwestern State University of Louisiana tops the list at $23,529. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
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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