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Music at University of Maryland - College Park

42 Bachelor's Degrees
29 Master's Degrees
15 Doctor's Degrees
The Music major is part of the visual & performing arts program at University of Maryland - College Park.

Here, 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. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.

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Music Degrees Available at UMCP

UMCP Music Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools 22
Best Music Master’s Degree Schools 44
Best Music Graduate Degree Schools 46
Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools 50
Best Music Schools 59

Popularity of Music at UMCP

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in music from UMCP. This makes it the #53 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Music from UMCP Cost?

$11,505 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UMCP Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,889 $38,690
Fees $1,616 $1,616
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250
On Campus Room and Board $15,416 $15,416
On Campus Other Expenses $2,714 $2,714

Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.

UMCP Music Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in music.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 10
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Does UMCP Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Music?

UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.

Salary of Music Graduates with a Master's Degree

Music majors graduating with a master's degree from UMCP make a median salary of $39,616 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.

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UMCP Music Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a master's degree in music from UMCP. About 48% were men and 52% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in music.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 15
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 4

UMCP Music Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Maryland - College Park.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 103
Drama & Theater Arts 51
Dance 14
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 14

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