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 Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Music Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from Iowa. This makes it the #76 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,121 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
The music program at Iowa awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Iowa in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa 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 Iowa with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 135 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
| Dance | 19 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
