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 is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Music Schools | 25 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $49,906 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, music students borrow a median amount of $31,694 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 Tech is $208 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Texas Tech in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech 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 Tech Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas Tech make a median salary of $29,235 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of music master's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 55 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 9 |
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