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. In addition, we cover how UT Knoxville ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Music Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in music from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #57 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,888 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at UT Knoxville make a median salary of $34,198. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from UT Knoxville in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 16 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
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