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. We've also included details on how FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #12 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 259 |
| Best Music Schools | 279 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in music from FIU. This makes it the #145 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 FIU is $25,484. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $206 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Of the 39 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at FIU make a median salary of $29,478. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
The music program at FIU awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 98 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 22 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 9 |
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