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 NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #354 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 337 |
| Best Music Schools | 354 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in music from NSU. This makes it the #218 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 NSU is $23,529. 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 NSU paid an average of $420 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 | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 24 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 10 |
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