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. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Music Schools | 102 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in music from GMU. This makes it the #59 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $34,611. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, music students borrow a median amount of $36,931 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 GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at GMU make a median salary of $35,070. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
The music program at GMU awarded 21 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 119 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Arts & Media Management | 29 |
| Dance | 20 |
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