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, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, Boston U came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in music from Boston U. This makes it the #43 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's music program at Boston U make a median salary of $27,986. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, music students borrow a median amount of $26,957 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Boston University.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Boston U in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 34 students who earned a master's degree in Music from Boston U in 2020-2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 86 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 51 |
| Arts & Media Management | 31 |
| Other Visual Art | 14 |
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