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. Also, learn how UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 288 |
| Best Music Schools | 301 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in music from UCM. This makes it the #163 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 UCM is $30,321. 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 UCM was $555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 80% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Music from UCM in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 9 |
