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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The music major at Rice is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Music. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice 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, 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 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rice was $2,384 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,210 | $57,210 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Rice in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rice 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 Rice Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at Rice make a median salary of $30,454. 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, 85 music majors earned their master's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 24 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
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