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. Also, learn how Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Music Schools | 106 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in music from Colorado State. This makes it the #25 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,277 a year. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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Of the 38 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Colorado State, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Colorado State make a median salary of $54,680 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 music majors earned their master's degree from Colorado State. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 90 |
| Arts & Media Management | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 26 |
| Dance | 8 |
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