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. We've also included details on how Ole Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Music Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from Ole Miss. This makes it the #76 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ole Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,029 a year. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $386 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Ole Miss. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ole Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ole Miss music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ole Miss Online Learning page.
Of the 19 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ole Miss, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 32 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
