The average annual wage of the occupations is $87,840 and $42 per hour. 11 vocational programs could be taken for the Music Directors and Composers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 10,770 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Music Directors and Composers is $26,808. The average length of the programs is 57 hours and the average completion time is 16.50 months.
The following 11 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Music Directors and Composers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religious/Sacred Music | 7 | $27,957 | - | - | - |
| Worship Ministry | 1 | $24,571 | - | - | - |
| Musical Theatre | 8 | $33,435 | - | - | - |
| Music Performance | 33 | $16,300 | - | 36 Hours | 12.00 Months |
| Music Theory and Composition | 23 | $38,853 | - | - | - |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | $46,590 | - | - | - |
| Conducting | 4 | $50,122 | - | - | - |
| Voice and Opera | 10 | $36,383 | - | - | - |
| Music Technology | 38 | $37,315 | $6,300 | 77 Hours | 21.00 Months |
| Music (other) | 14 | $36,736 | - | - | - |
| Music Management | 23 | $32,417 | - | - | - |
The following 16 occupations are related to Music Directors and Composers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 12,870 | $132,810 | $64 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 23,270 | $61,740 | $30 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 102K | $100,840 | $0 |
| Art Directors | 51,200 | $125,920 | $61 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 10,910 | $71,420 | $34 |
| Actors | 62,560 | - | $41 |
| Producers and Directors | 154K | $107,170 | $52 |
| Dancers | 11,510 | - | $30 |
| Choreographers | 4,190 | $59,090 | $28 |
| Musicians and Singers | 35,520 | - | $52 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | 25,070 | $86,950 | $42 |
| Writers and Authors | 49,450 | $87,590 | $42 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 14,600 | $74,100 | $36 |
| Film and Video Editors | 29,240 | $83,470 | $40 |
| Therapists, All Other | 16,490 | $75,660 | $36 |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners | 6,170 | $46,250 | $22 |
The following 116 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Music Directors and Composers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.