by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Music Schools | 115 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in music from Ball State. This makes it the #90 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Ball State music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
Of the 17 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ball State, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 85 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 74 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 37 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
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