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, and more. We've also included details on how Messiah ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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Messiah is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Music Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Messiah University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 83% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in music from Messiah. This makes it the #35 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Messiah was $1,650 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,910 | $11,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Messiah in 2022 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 Messiah University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Messiah 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 Messiah Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at Messiah make a median salary of $66,109. 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 Messiah awarded 36 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Messiah are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Messiah University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
| Dance | 4 |
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