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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how St. Olaf ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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St. Olaf was ranked #53 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 53 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Olaf go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,732 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
Part-time undergraduates at St. Olaf paid an average of $1,785 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $56,970 | $56,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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Of the 47 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from St. Olaf, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at St Olaf College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
