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 UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Music Schools | 157 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in music from UARK. This makes it the #145 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $38,811. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from UARK. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 music majors earned their master's degree from UARK. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 71 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
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