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, and more. We've also included details on how ESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 325 |
| Best Music Schools | 339 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emporia State University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in music from ESU. This makes it the #133 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ESU paid an average of $462 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
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Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from ESU in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the ESU 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 ESU Online Learning page.
The music program at ESU awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ESU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
