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, and more. In addition, we cover how UA ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 169 |
| Best Music Schools | 182 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in music from UA. This makes it the #153 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 41 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
The music program at UA awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 57 |
| Dance | 39 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 31 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 27 |
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