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 UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #41 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 41 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in music from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #218 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,880 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Chapel Hill was $1,557 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Music from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
