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. We've also included details on how UofM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #8 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Music Schools | 269 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in music from UofM. This makes it the #73 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,397 a year. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, music students borrow a median amount of $20,545 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
At UofM, a typical music student working on their master's degree borrrows about $24,597 in student loans. This means that these borrowers may have an easier time paying back their loans thatn the typical music graduate who borrows a median amount of $39,925.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from UofM. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at UofM make a median salary of $23,660. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
The music program at UofM awarded 23 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
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