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 MSU Denver ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Denver was ranked #360 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 344 |
| Best Music Schools | 360 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University of Denver handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Denver is $19,797. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU Denver paid an average of $920 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $296 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,868 | $27,591 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from MSU Denver. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Denver are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU Denver 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 MSU Denver Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 63 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 33 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 1 |
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