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. We've also included details on how Tufts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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Tufts was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 52 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from Tufts. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Tufts paid an average of $2,212 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Tufts. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
Of the 9 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Tufts, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 96 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 9 |
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