by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Texas Tech was ranked #63 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 #7 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in music from Texas Tech. This makes it the #45 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,170 a year. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, music students borrow a median amount of $27,816 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Texas Tech is $208 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Texas Tech University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Texas Tech in 2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 56 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 44 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 38 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 21 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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