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 UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
| Best Music Schools | 219 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMBC is $23,991. 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 UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $382 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from UMBC. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 68 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Dance | 8 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
