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 U Miami ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, U Miami came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Music Schools | 16 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Miami handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in music from U Miami. This makes it the #24 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U Miami go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $15,492 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at U Miami paid an average of $2,421 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,104 | $58,104 |
| Fees | $1,822 | $1,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,580 | $21,580 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,606 | $5,606 |
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The music program at U Miami awarded 90 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Miami with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
U Miami 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 U Miami Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from U Miami make a median salary of $25,623 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from U Miami in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U Miami are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Miami with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Miami.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 69 |
| Arts & Media Management | 51 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
