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 UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Music Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in music from UH. This makes it the #84 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,799 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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Of the 77 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
The music program at UH awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 102 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 53 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 47 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Arts & Media Management | 14 |
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