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, and more. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Music Schools | 119 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in music from KU. This makes it the #86 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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The music program at KU awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from KU make a median salary of $31,244 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Music from KU in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU 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 Kansas with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 83 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 28 |
| Dance | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
