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 University of Northern Colorado ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #274 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #5 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Music Schools | 274 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in music from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #45 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,944 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado, music students borrow a median amount of $33,507 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
Learn more about University of Northern Colorado tuition and fees.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from University of Northern Colorado in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of $28,517 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Music from University of Northern Colorado in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Northern Colorado.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 79 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 67 |
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