Music at Utah Valley University
If you are interested in studying Music, you may want to check out the program at Utah Valley University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Utah Valley University sits in Orem, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 music degrees were granted at Utah Valley University.
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Studying Online at Utah Valley University
Distance learning is available at Utah Valley University. Of 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) studied exclusively online and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Utah Valley University
Use these rankings to compare Utah Valley University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 423 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 423 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Utah Valley University
Those who finish Utah Valley University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $16,331 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Utah Valley University report median earnings of $16,331, compared with $53,268 for all Utah Valley University graduates — about 69% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Music graduates at Utah Valley University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Utah Valley University are 70% women (53) and 30% men (23).
Music Associate’s Program at Utah Valley University
Of the 29 associate’s music graduates at Utah Valley University, 69% were women (20) and 31% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Music associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, lower than the national average of 51%.*
Music Bachelor’s Program at Utah Valley University
Among the 33 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Utah Valley University, 73% were women (24) and 27% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Utah Valley University
The Music program at Utah Valley University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 23 |
| Music Performance | 18 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 23 |
| Music Technology | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Utah Valley University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.