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 DU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Music Schools | 60 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in music from DU. This makes it the #39 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 DU is $23,262. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DU paid an average of $1,612 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the DU 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 DU Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from DU make a median salary of $23,544 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a master's degree in music from DU. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 17 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
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