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Performance Other Outcomes & Career Options

Graduates from this program are qualified for performance, teaching, part-time work for instrumental artists in local orchestras, and vocal artists in churches.

Educational Qualifications

Graduate training is a must in order to obtain levels of expertise. Teaching credentials must be obtained in order to teach.

Job Outlook

Employment of musicians and singers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. 

Entering Salary

The median hourly wage for musicians and singers was $28.15 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.40, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $73.34.

The median annual wage for high school teachers was $60,320 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,740, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $97,500.

The median hourly wage for musicians and singers was $28.15 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.40, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $73.34.

The median hourly wage for musicians and singers was $28.15 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.40, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $73.34.

The median hourly wage for musicians and singers was $28.15 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.40, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $73.34.

The median hourly wage for musicians and singers was $28.15 in May 2018. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.40, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $73.34.

Sources:

Academic program information adapted from:
La Sierra University. (2019-2020). Undergraduate Academic Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.lasierra.edu/bulletin

Career information adapted from:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018 Edition, Musicians and Singers, 
on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/musicians-and-singers.htm (visited September 19, 2019).Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018 Edition, High School Teachers, 
on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm (visited September 19, 2019).

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