by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Music Schools | 165 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in music. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in music from UNL. This makes it the #113 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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The music program at UNL awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from UNL make a median salary of $48,098 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in music from UNL. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
