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. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Music Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in music from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #67 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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The music program at UMass Amherst awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $30,429. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a master's degree in music from UMass Amherst. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 26 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
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