by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how IUP ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 149 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in music from IUP. This makes it the #113 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 IUP is $33,070. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUP, music students borrow a median amount of $40,526 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 IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from IUP. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at IUP make a median salary of $50,808. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 music majors earned their master's degree from IUP. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 53 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 35 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
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