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. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Music Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in music from UT Austin. This makes it the #30 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $39,564. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at UT Austin is $454 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Austin 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 Austin Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $27,179 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, 53% of music master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 121 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 116 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 111 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 88 |
| Dance | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
