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 UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 69 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 66% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from UNI. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,175 a year. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNI was $832 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from UNI. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 Iowa with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Of the 11 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNI, about 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 10 |
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