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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #308 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 295 |
| Best Music Schools | 308 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in music. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $34,098. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Murray State. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
