by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 198 |
| Best Music Schools | 227 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in music from ECU. This makes it the #86 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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The music program at ECU awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at ECU make a median salary of $26,222. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from ECU in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 84 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 13 |
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