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, and more. In addition, we cover how Rice ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Rice is in the top 1% of the country for music students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 53 students received their master’s degree in music from Rice. This makes it the #25 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Rice make a median salary of $28,275 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $25,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Rice University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 53 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Rice in 2021, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rice are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 26 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
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