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 Cleveland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Cleveland State University was ranked #344 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #14 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 330 |
| Best Music Schools | 344 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cleveland State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in music from Cleveland State University. This makes it the #174 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,887 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cleveland State University paid an average of $744 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $521 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,503 | $17,863 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,760 | $14,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cleveland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Cleveland State University 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 Cleveland State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in music from Cleveland State University. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cleveland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Cleveland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 60 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 12 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
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