Bachelor’s Degrees in Music
Education Levels of Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,299 people earned their bachelor's degree in music. This makes it the 34th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,299 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,247 |
| Associate Degree | 1,952 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,357 |
| Graduate Certificate | 681 |
| Basic Certificate | 433 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 198 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in music is $26,036. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $20,950 to a high of $34,093.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in music is $41,145. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $51,830 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,290.
The median monthly payment of a music graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $489.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in music. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,332 |
| Women | 6,967 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 865 |
| Black or African American | 1,128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,226 |
| White | 8,879 |
| International Students | 971 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,230 |
Most Popular Music Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,074 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for music students seekinga bachelor's degree is Berklee College of Music. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 553 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Berklee College of Music. About 47% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in music at Berklee College of Music make a median salary of 26,036.
University of North Texas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in music from UNT. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. University of North Texas music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,036.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Full Sail University. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Full Sail University. About 22% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in music at Full Sail University make a median salary of 26,036.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Middle Tennessee State University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that Middle Tennessee State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,036.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in music from IU Bloomington. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Indiana University - Bloomington music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,036.
University of Rochester is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their bachelor's degree in music from University of Rochester. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Data shows that University of Rochester graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,036.
California State University - Northridge is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in music from CSUN. About 37% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in music at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 26,036.
The New School comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in music from New School University. Of these students, 41% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The New School music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,036.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in music from CSULB. About 52% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Long Beach music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,036.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in music from CU Anschutz. About 43% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,036.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in music from U-M. Of these students, 41% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in music at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 26,036.
Oberlin College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Oberlin. Of these students, 44% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in music at Oberlin College make a median salary of 26,036.
The 13th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Belmont University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Belmont. About 52% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Belmont University music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,036.
University of Miami comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in music from U Miami. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that U Miami graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,036.
The New England Conservatory of Music comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in music from The New England Conservatory of Music. About 46% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in music at The New England Conservatory of Music make a median salary of 26,036.
Manhattan School of Music comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Manhattan School of Music. About 44% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Manhattan School of Music graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,036.
The 17th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The Juilliard School. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Juilliard. About 49% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Juilliard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,036.
Northwestern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Northwestern. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in music at Northwestern University make a median salary of 26,036.
The 18th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in music from UH. Of these students, 35% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Houston music graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,036.
Florida State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in music. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in music from Florida State. Of these students, 55% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in music at Florida State University make a median salary of 26,036.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23,952 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19,777 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12,664 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12,468 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4,199 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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