Best colleges for Music in Mississippi
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Southern Mississippi, University of Mississippi and Itawamba Community College award the most Music degrees and certificates in Mississippi: 47, 33 and 13 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 18 Mississippi colleges offer Music and award 156 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 institution, 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 | University of Mississippi University Public · Bachelor's degree | $38,029 | 33 | 72% | — | $17,250 |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Mississippi
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). 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 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg Public | 47 | Not reported |
| 2 | University of Mississippi University Public | 33 | $38,029 |
| 3 | Itawamba Community College Fulton Public | 13 | Not reported |
| 4 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 5 | William Carey University Hattiesburg Private not-for-profit | 9 | Not reported |
| 6 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State Public | 7 | Not reported |
| 7 | Belhaven University Jackson Private not-for-profit | 6 | Not reported |
| 8 | Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia Public | 6 | Not reported |
| 9 | Tougaloo College Tougaloo Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 10 | Delta State University Cleveland Public | 3 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 8 Mississippi colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millsaps College | Jackson | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena | Public | 3 |
| Mississippi Christian University | Clinton | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson | Public | 2 |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba | Public | 2 |
| Holmes Community College | Goodman | Public | 2 |
| Jackson State University | Jackson | Public | 2 |
| Mississippi University for Women | Columbus | Public | 2 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Mississippi
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Mississippi.
Which Mississippi colleges award the most Music degrees?+
University of Southern Mississippi (47 graduates a year), University of Mississippi (33 graduates a year) and Itawamba Community College (13 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees and certificates in Mississippi, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 18 Mississippi colleges offer Music.
Which Music program in Mississippi has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Mississippi tops the list at $38,029. 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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