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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Lowell ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 152 |
| Best Music Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,311 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Lowell was $1,445 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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The music program at UMass Lowell awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 66% of these degrees went to men with the other 34% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UMass Lowell 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 Lowell Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Music from UMass Lowell in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 43 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 17 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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