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 Carthage ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Carthage was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Music Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carthage College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from Carthage. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carthage go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,273 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Carthage was $900 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $36,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,950 | $12,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 16 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Carthage, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Carthage are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carthage College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Carthage 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 Carthage Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 music majors earned their master's degree from Carthage. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Carthage are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carthage College with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Carthage College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
