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 UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Music Schools | 91 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in music from UMKC. This makes it the #28 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMKC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,315 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMKC. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at UMKC make a median salary of $32,932. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 music majors earned their master's degree from UMKC. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 28 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
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