Musicians Institute

www.mi.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $31,644
    19.8% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $49,657
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    77.9%
    458 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    824
    68.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    46.9%
    15 Graduates

    About

    Musicians Institute is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Musicians Institute were General Music Performance (43 degrees awarded), Recording Arts Technology (23 degrees), and Music Management (3 degrees).

    In 2024, 309 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Musicians Institute. 24.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (85 degrees), 3.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (25 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Musicians Institute is $31,644, which is $16,747 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Musicians Institute is $31,644, which is $16,747 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $49,657.

    In 2024, 43% of undergraduate students attending Musicians Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $31,644
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Musicians Institute was $31,644. The cost of tuition at Musicians Institute is $16,747 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $49,657
    2024 Value
    27.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Musicians Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $49,657. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Musicians Institute grew by 27.1%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $19,431
    Room and Board
    $1,746
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Musicians Institute was of $19,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 56.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,746. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    43%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    22%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    43% of undergraduate students at Musicians Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 26.5% with respect to 2023, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Musicians Institute received 458 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.76% annual growth. Out of those 458 applicants, 357 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 824 students enrolled at Musicians Institute in 2024.

    Musicians Institute has an overall enrollment yield of 40.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    77.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    357
    Accepted Out of 458

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Musicians Institute was 77.9% (357 admissions from 458 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 71.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.76%, while admissions grew by 17.8%.

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    Enrollment

    Musicians Institute had a total enrollment of 824 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Musicians Institute is 567 students and the part-time enrollment is 257. This means that 68.8% of students enrolled at Musicians Institute are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Musicians Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21.8% White, 7.65% Hispanic or Latino, 7.52% Asian, 7.04% Black or African American, 4.73% Two or More Races, 0.85% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Musicians Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.2%), followed by Asian Male (6.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (17.6%), followed by Asian Female (7.84%) and Two or More Races Male (1.96%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    68.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Musicians Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 824 students. The full-time enrollment at Musicians Institute is 567 and the part-time enrollment is 257. This means that 68.8% of students enrolled at Musicians Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    80%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Musicians Institute was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Musicians Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      180 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      63 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      62 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Musicians Institute is 21.8% White, 7.65% Hispanic or Latino, 7.52% Asian, 7.04% Black or African American, 4.73% Two or More Races, 0.85% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 53 students (6.43%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 159 fewer women than men received degrees from Musicians Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Musicians Institute is white (85 degrees awarded). There were 3.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (25 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Musicians Institute is General Music Performance (43 degrees awarded), followed by Recording Arts Technology (23 degrees) and Music Management (3 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Musicians Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (56 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (211 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Graphic designers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Musicians Institute are Graphic designers (98,801 people), Other managers (88,679 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,465 people), Other designers (61,556 people), and Postsecondary teachers (57,015 people).

    The most specialized majors at Musicians Institute in 2024 are Communication Technologies (56 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (211 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Musicians Institute are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Musicians Institute are Communication Technologies (56 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (211 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Musicians Institute are Elementary & secondary schools (189,375 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (133,832 people), Computer Systems Design (91,708 people), Specialized design services (60,771 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (54,885 people).

    The most specialized majors at Musicians Institute are Communication Technologies (56 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (211 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Musicians Institute.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Music Performance
      37 degrees awarded
    2. Musical Instrument Fabrication & Repair
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Recording Arts Technology
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Musicians Institute was General Music Performance with 37 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    234
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    75
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 234 degrees were awarded to men at Musicians Institute, which is 3.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (75).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Musicians Institute in General Music Performance, which is 2.35 times more than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Musicians Institute in General Music Performance, which is 0.425 times less than the 127 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    7%
    100% Completion Time
    33%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 7% of students graduating from Musicians Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      85 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      17 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Musicians Institute is white (85 degrees awarded). There were 3.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (25 degrees).

    7.12% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      277 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      255 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      186 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Musicians Institute is white male (277 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (255 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Musicians Institute had a total salary expenditure of 19.5M. Musicians Institute employs 41 Instructors. Most academics at Musicians Institute are Male Instructor (34), and Female Instructor (7).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Musicians Institute are: Management, with 27 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $9.18M
    2024 Salaries
    1.63%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Musicians Institute paid a median of $9.18M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($19.5M) and a 1.63% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.64% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.64% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.36M
    Instructional Salaries
    41
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Musicians Institute paid a total of $1.36M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Musicians Institute were Management with 27 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

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