Lancaster has a general population of 25,894 and an overall student population of 5,886. Approximately 5,886 of Lancaster's students are enrolled in schools that offer music programs.
Lancaster's largest music school is Cedar Valley College. In 2010, Cedar Valley College graduated approximately 4 students from its music program.
In 2010, 5 students graduated with a music degree from one of Lancaster's music schools. If you decide to attend a music school in Lancaster, you can expect to pay an average yearly tuition of $1,230.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,400 for music related books and supplies each year.
Many music graduates choose to work as musicians after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Lancaster, your job prospects are good. In 2010, of the 4,990 musicians in Texas, 830 were working in the greater Lancaster area. The number of musicians in Lancaster is expected to increase by 18% by the year 2018. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for musicians.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a musician in Lancaster is $42,510 per year, which is lower than the average for musicians state-wide.
Cedar Valley College
Address:
3030 North Dallas Ave, Lancaster, Texas 75134-3799
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree