by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Certificate Schools | 12 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Music Schools | 63 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in music from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #51 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 OHIO Athens is $36,252. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at OHIO Athens is $489 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OHIO Athens was $1,157 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $648 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
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Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from OHIO Athens in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at OHIO Athens make a median salary of $32,134. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a master's degree in music from OHIO Athens. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 56 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 55 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 44 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 32 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
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