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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Music Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in music from UGA. This makes it the #94 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $15,289. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA 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 Georgia with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $29,460 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, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in music from UGA. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 142 |
| Arts & Media Management | 74 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Dance | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
