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. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Music Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from U of U. This makes it the #76 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 U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,548 a year. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from U of U. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in music from U of U. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 120 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 87 |
| Dance | 48 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 38 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 35 |
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