Music Schools In Oregon

There are 20 accredited music schools in Oregon for faculty who teach music classes to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of music and music training in Oregon, which includes music training at the following levels:

Music Certificate
Associates degree in Music
Bachelors degree in Music
Masters degree in Music
PhD degree in Music

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Professional Trends

Oregon Vs. National Music Employment

Oregon	1,900
National	63,990

Of all of the music professionals in the country, nearly 3% are in the state of Oregon.

Employment Growth for Music professionals In Oregon

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
1,520	1,850	1,560	1,810	1,900

Yellow: Actual Values

The number of music professionals is growing in Oregon. 380 more music professionals were working in Oregon in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 25% growth in the field. This growth is faster than the national trend for music professionals which shows a 14% increase in the number of music professionals working around the nation.

Music VS. All Professions salaries in Oregon

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$23,945	$22,680	$22,580	$22,850	$27,235
$45,036	$46,427	$47,124	$48,511	$50,274

Light Blue: Music
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by music professionals is increasing in Oregon. In 2006 music professionals made a mean salary of $23,945 per year, and in 2010 they made $27,235 per year.

Salary percentiles for Music professionals in Oregon

10th percentile	$11,330
25th percentile	$14,015
50th percentile	$21,435
75th percentile	$28,535
90th percentile	$48,875

This represents a 12% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 331% pay differential between the highest paid music professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of music in Oregon.

Average Salaries for Music professionals and related professions in Oregon

Art	$49,908
Liberal Arts	$65,580
Music	$27,235
Music Production	$51,852

In Oregon, music professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Music programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oregon

associate	2
bachelor	35
master	13
doctor	3
Certificate	2
Total	55

The number of students graduating from the 20 accredited music schools in Oregon is decreasing. In Oregon, there were 290 graduates in 2006. And there were 275 graduates from music courses in 2010.

This represents a 5% decrease in the number of music degree or certificate school graduates in Oregon state. 64% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in music.

Music Faculty Salaries in Oregon

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