Music Composers and Arrangers
Write and transcribe musical scores.
$63,670
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
0% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Music directors lead musical groups during performances and recording sessions. Composers write and arrange music in a variety of musical styles.
Programs That Prepare You
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Music(bachelors)The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX
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