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, and more. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best Music Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 133% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in music from USD. This makes it the #133 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USD was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from USD. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from USD make a median salary of $46,183 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of music master's degrees went to men and 29% went to 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 Dakota with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
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