by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 CUA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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CUA is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 21 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in music from CUA. This makes it the #133 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at CUA is $23,856. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
Part-time undergraduates at CUA paid an average of $2,100 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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The music program at CUA awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CUA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the CUA 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 CUA Online Learning page.
Of the 6 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CUA, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Catholic University of America.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
