Career
Musician / Music Producer
Perform, compose, produce, or teach music. Often freelance; income varies widely.
Median salary
$39K
$19K$79K
2022–2032 outlook
+2%
Slower than averageA day in the life
- 01Practice or rehearse with your group
- 02Perform live or record in-studio
- 03Teach private lessons or run sessions
What you'll actually do
- →Perform music for live or recorded audiences
- →Practice playing instruments or singing
- →Compose or arrange music
Majors that lead here
Top colleges for this path
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA
95.3% acceptance
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
71.5% acceptance
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
79.4% acceptance
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
78.4% acceptance
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
93.3% acceptance
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
94% acceptance
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
99.1% acceptance
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
89.8% acceptance
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
92.2% acceptance
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
99.3% acceptance
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