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 UMSL ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The music major at UMSL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Music. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMSL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,835 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $480 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from UMSL in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMSL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 28 |
