by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 255 |
| Best Music Schools | 264 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in music from NAU. This makes it the #153 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from NAU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in music from NAU. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 115 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
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