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. Also, learn how Middle Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Music Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in music from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #153 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 Middle Tennessee State University is $27,586. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University, music students borrow a median amount of $22,119 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Middle Tennessee State University is $182 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $314 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
Learn more about Middle Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
Of the 136 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Middle Tennessee State University 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Middle Tennessee State University in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 106 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 62 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 16 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
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