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. In addition, we cover how U-M ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, U-M is in the top 1% of the country for music students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in music from U-M. This makes it the #12 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,272 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, music students borrow a median amount of $71,650 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,145 for all music majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
U-M 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-M Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from U-M make a median salary of $16,971 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 69 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U-M, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 170 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 88 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Dance | 23 |
| Other Visual Art | 17 |
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