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 UNT ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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UNT is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Music Schools | 33 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 227 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 200 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in music from UNT. This makes it the #12 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 47 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #3 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 UNT is $31,450. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNT, music students borrow a median amount of $34,825 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at UNT is $264 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNT paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $465 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Fees | $2,845 | $2,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,805 | $10,805 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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Of the 227 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNT, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UNT 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 UNT Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from UNT make a median salary of $34,346 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, 71 students earned a master's degree in music from UNT. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 Texas with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of North Texas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 230 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 138 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 56 |
| Dance | 15 |
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