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 IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, IU Bloomington came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 146 students received their master’s degree in music from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #1 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #6 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 IU Bloomington is $15,911. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at IU Bloomington is $585 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 145 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IU Bloomington, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 10 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from IU Bloomington make a median salary of $22,513 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 139 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from IU Bloomington in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 73 |
| Arts & Media Management | 60 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 46 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 16 |
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