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. In addition, we cover how Temple ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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Temple is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Music Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in music from Temple. This makes it the #19 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Temple is $19,507. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $833 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Temple in 2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Temple make a median salary of $21,826 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 44 students who earned a master's degree in Music from Temple in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 180 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 117 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 81 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 60 |
| Dance | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
