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 OCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at OCU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Music Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma City University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in music from OCU. This makes it the #59 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 OCU is $18,784. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at OCU is $404 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OCU paid an average of $980 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,836 | $29,836 |
| Fees | $4,650 | $4,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,602 | $9,602 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 71 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from OCU in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma City University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
OCU 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 OCU Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from OCU make a median salary of $25,621 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in music from OCU. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at OCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma City University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Oklahoma City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Dance | 29 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3 |
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