by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 213 |
| Best Music Schools | 229 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from Appalachian State. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $23,304. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Appalachian State. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in music from Appalachian State. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 128 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
| Arts & Media Management | 21 |
| Dance | 9 |
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