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. Also, learn how Radford ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #9 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
| Best Music Schools | 259 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Radford University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in music from Radford. 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 Radford is $39,593. 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 Radford was $868 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $349 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Fees | $3,885 | $4,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,973 | $11,973 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,652 | $3,652 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Radford. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Radford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Radford 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 Radford Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Radford in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Radford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Radford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 46 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 28 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
| Dance | 9 |
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