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. In addition, we cover how Kent State ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Music Schools | 97 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in music from Kent State. This makes it the #119 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,340 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Kent State. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Kent 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
Of the 23 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Kent State, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 271 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 67 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Dance | 5 |
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