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. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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UW Seattle is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Music Schools | 37 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in music from UW Seattle. This makes it the #113 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from UW Seattle. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
The music program at UW Seattle awarded 13 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 152 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 38 |
| Dance | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
