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 UCA ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 134 |
| Best Music Schools | 280 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in music from UCA. This makes it the #133 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 UCA is $36,465. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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Of the 17 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCA, about 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in music from UCA. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 45 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 32 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
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