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, and more. In addition, we cover how Salem State ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The music major at Salem State 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, Salem State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $499 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Salem State in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 11 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 4 |
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