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. We've also included details on how Baylor ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Music Schools | 77 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in music from Baylor. This makes it the #59 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Baylor go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $10,210 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
Part-time undergraduates at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Baylor. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Baylor 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 Baylor Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of music master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 40 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
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