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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Music Schools | 27 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in music from Florida State. This makes it the #28 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 40 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,429 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Florida State, music students borrow a median amount of $23,087 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Florida State was $724 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $218 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Florida 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at Florida State make a median salary of $26,016. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
The music program at Florida State awarded 46 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 166 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 75 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 54 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 51 |
| Dance | 26 |
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