undergraduate
Music performance
Best schools with music performance
What is a music performance major?
This curriculum instructs individuals in mastering musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. It includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings such as voice and opera, stringed instruments, brass instruments, etc.
How much do music performance majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is music performance as a major?
Each year, around 4,270 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 330 students obtain an associate degree in music performance. In 2021, 4,124 students received a bachelor's degree and 244 students received an associate degree. This is 5% fewer music performance majors than there were in 2020. Music performance is one of the most popular majors within music.
