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 UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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UofSC is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Music Schools | 28 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in music from UofSC. This makes it the #86 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #32 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 UofSC is $38,657. 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 UofSC, music students borrow a median amount of $45,105 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,145 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at UofSC is $487 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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The music program at UofSC awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from UofSC make a median salary of $35,436 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
Of the 19 students who earned a master's degree in Music from UofSC in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 105 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
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