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. Also, learn how Shenandoah ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
The bachelor's program at Shenandoah was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Music Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shenandoah University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in music from Shenandoah. This makes it the #59 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Shenandoah paid an average of $1,020 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,614 | $34,614 |
| Fees | $1,414 | $1,414 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,800 | $11,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about Shenandoah tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Shenandoah. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Shenandoah are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in music from Shenandoah. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Shenandoah are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Shenandoah University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 27 |
| Arts & Media Management | 21 |
| Dance | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
