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. In addition, we cover how Eastern ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #324 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 310 |
| Best Music Schools | 324 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in music from Eastern. This makes it the #253 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $30,106. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 music majors earned their master's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
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