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 Texas State ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Music Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in music from Texas State. This makes it the #86 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas State is $51,158. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, music students borrow a median amount of $36,551 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Texas State is $391 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas State was $727 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Texas 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas State make a median salary of $27,478 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Texas State in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 156 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 110 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 88 |
| Dance | 41 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
