College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

Music at Boston University

40 Bachelor's Degrees
34 Master's Degrees
28 Doctor's Degrees
The Music major is part of the visual & performing arts program at Boston University.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

Music Degrees Available at Boston U

Boston U Music Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, Boston U came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Music Graduate Degree Schools 5
Best Music Master’s Degree Schools 5
Best Music Schools 6
Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools 7

Popularity of Music at Boston U

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Music Graduates from Boston U Make?

$23,934 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Music Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,934 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.

undefined

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Music from Boston U Cost?

$65,168 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Boston U Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $63,798 $63,798
Fees $1,370 $1,370
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $18,110 $18,110
On Campus Other Expenses $2,085 $2,085

Learn more about Boston U tuition and fees.

Boston U Music Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Boston U in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.

undefined

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in music.

undefined
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 5

Does Boston U Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Music?

Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.

Boston U Music Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 56 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 38% were men and 63% were women.

undefined

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in music.

undefined
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 23
Other Races 3

Boston U Music Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Boston University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Drama & Theater Arts 76
Fine & Studio Arts 72
Design & Applied Arts 42
Arts & Media Management 33
Other Visual Art 12

View All Music Related Majors >

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options