by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Brown ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, Brown came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Music Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in music from Brown. This makes it the #241 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brown paid an average of $2,051 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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The music program at Brown awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Brown 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 Brown Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 music majors earned their master's degree from Brown. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
