by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CU Anschutz ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at CU Anschutz was ranked #197 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
| Best Music Schools | 197 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in music from CU Anschutz. This makes it the #133 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU Anschutz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,483 a year. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU Anschutz, music students borrow a median amount of $53,928 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,145 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at CU Anschutz is $543 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU Anschutz paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $379 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,096 | $27,288 |
| Fees | $921 | $921 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,920 | $14,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,426 | $6,426 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from CU Anschutz. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the CU Anschutz 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 CU Anschutz Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Music from CU Anschutz in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% 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 Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 81 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
