Music Schools
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Music faculty can choose to work at one of 8 music schools in Philadelphia. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the music academic community in Philadelphia, and the future trends. Academia in music 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
Statistics
Professional Trends
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Music Employment
| Philadelphia | 750 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,380 |
Exactly 750 of the 2,380 music professionals employed in Pennsylvania, work in Philadelphia. The number of music professionals in Philadelphia has grown by 67% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for music professionals in Philadelphia has increased, overall employment in Philadelphia has also increased.
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Music employment growth
| 2,110 | 2,170 | 2,160 | 2,000 | 2,380 |
| 450 | 110 | 730 | 150 | 750 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Philadelphia
Music VS. All professions salaries in Philadelphia
| $32,390 | $29,890 | $44,550 | $49,820 | $64,240 |
| $43,010 | $44,460 | $46,450 | $48,340 | $49,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Music in Philadelphia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Philadelphia
Salaries for music professionals in Philadelphia have increased. In 2010 music professionals in Philadelphia reportedly earned an average salary of $64,240 per year. The average salary for music professionals in Philadelphia was $32,390 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Philadelphia.
Salary percentiles for Music professionals in Philadelphia
10th percentile |
$26,160 |
25th percentile |
$35,290 |
50th percentile |
$69,880 |
75th percentile |
$92,770 |
90th percentile |
$109,970 |
Music professionals in Philadelphia make a median yearly salary of $69,880. The 10% of music professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $26,160 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $109,970 per year.
Average Salaries for Music professionals and related professions in Philadelphia
Music Production |
$53,645 |
Art |
$55,145 |
Music |
$64,240 |
Liberal Arts |
$67,370 |
Philadelphia music professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Music schools in Philadelphia
Many of Philadelphia's music professionals are graduates of one of the 8 accredited music schools in the city.
Music Programs Offered In Philadelphia
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
13 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 32 |
Philadelphia's music schools offer 32 music degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Music Degrees In Philadelphia
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
141 |
master |
65 |
doctor |
13 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 226 |
In 2010 approximately 226 students completed music courses.