by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UM ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Music Schools | 225 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in music from UM. This makes it the #253 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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Of the 27 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UM, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in music from UM. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 Montana with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 37 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 6 |
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