5. Scientist, Music Engagement Research

With a combination of a love for music and statistics, you will research how audiences and artists interact on all levels of music production and consumption. This is the perfect role for the music fanatic who is also a math and technology enthusiast willing to go the extra mile to earn a Ph.D. in statistics before choosing this path from the many extraordinary music careers. While exploring options for music creation, distribution, and sales, you will develop best practices for connecting consumers with the musicians they love.

STEM Type: Explorer

Median Salary: $124,000

Schools that Train: Schools like Carnegie Mellon University, Central Michigan University, and New Jersey Institute of Technology offer the programs you need to get started.

Within the industry, music careers exist for every education level and the rise of STEM’s popularity widens the pool of opportunities available for artistic STEM enthusiasts. As STEM continues to influence the industry in every way, from the technology used to stream to the science regarding how songs affect us, the industry will expand, providing greater opportunities in music careers. Want to know more about the music in STEM? Check out the music careers that made last year’s list!