by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Music Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in music from UNLV. This makes it the #107 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $47,151. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from UNLV in 2021-2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UNLV 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 UNLV Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of music master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNLV are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 72 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 53 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 24 |
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