South Dakota · Music

Best Music institutions in South Dakota, 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
6
offering CIP 50.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
27
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,011
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Musicians and Singers
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering Music in South Dakota

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of South Dakota
Vermillion Public
1460%
2South Dakota State University
Brookings Public
462%
3Augustana University
Sioux Falls Private not-for-profit
373%$23,011
4Black Hills State University
Spearfish Public
343%
5Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell Private not-for-profit
248%$17,608
6Northern State University
Aberdeen Public
149%

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 South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
60
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Music programs in South Dakota.

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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