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 USA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 311 |
| Best Music Schools | 327 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in music from USA. This makes it the #203 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,050 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from USA. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from USA in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
