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. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #338 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 324 |
| Best Music Schools | 338 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,428 a year. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NKU was $879 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from NKU in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 46 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
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