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 Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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Ohio State was ranked #51 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 #3 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Music Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in music from Ohio State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $26,084. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Ohio State in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Music from Ohio State in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 107 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 50 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 42 |
| Dance | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
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