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. In addition, we cover how Northeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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Northeastern was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 46 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern is $21,978. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Northeastern in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Northeastern in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 77 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Other Visual Art | 7 |
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