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 Georgia State ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #262 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Music Schools | 262 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in music. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in music from Georgia State. This makes it the #43 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 Georgia State is $25,108. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, music students borrow a median amount of $31,089 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia State paid an average of $933 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Georgia State in 2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Georgia 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 Georgia State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at Georgia State make a median salary of $33,500. 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 Georgia State awarded 24 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 217 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 163 |
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