Music Schools
In Boston, Massachusetts
There are 10 music schools in Boston for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in music in the city of Boston, which encompasses music training at the following levels:
- Music Certificate
- Associates degree in Music
- Bachelors degree in Music
- Masters degree in Music
- PhD degree in Music
Statistics
Professional Trends
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Music Employment
| Boston | 250 |
| Massachusetts | 420 |
Of the 420 music professionals employed in Massachusetts, 250 work in Boston. There has been a 178% growth in the number of music professionals in Boston between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Boston has also increased.
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Music employment growth
| 700 | 900 | 960 | 1,080 | 420 |
| 90 | 120 | 150 | 210 | 250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Boston
Music VS. All professions salaries in Boston
| $76,930 | $69,040 | $54,810 | $54,660 | $52,410 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Music in Boston
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Boston
In Boston, salaries for music professionals have decreased. In 2010 Boston music professionals earned an average yearly salary of $52,410. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for music professionals in Boston was $76,930 per year. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Boston.
Salary percentiles for Music professionals in Boston
10th percentile |
$19,280 |
25th percentile |
$37,400 |
50th percentile |
$51,450 |
75th percentile |
$68,980 |
90th percentile |
$83,750 |
Music professionals in Boston earn a median salary of $51,450 per year. The difference in pay between the music professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 334%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $19,280 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,750 per year.
Average Salaries for Music professionals and related professions in Boston
Music |
$52,410 |
Music Production |
$55,860 |
Art |
$58,550 |
Liberal Arts |
$67,600 |
On average music professional salaries in Boston are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Music schools in Boston
There are 10 accredited music schools in the city. Many of Boston's music professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Music Programs Offered In Boston
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
22 |
master |
21 |
doctor |
10 |
Certificate |
7 |
| Total | 61 |
There are a total of 61 degree and certificate programs in music offered by Boston's music schools.
Student Completed Music Degrees In Boston
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
692 |
master |
233 |
doctor |
40 |
Certificate |
40 |
| Total | 1,006 |
Approximately 1,006 students completed music courses in 2010.