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 Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 83 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 71 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 31 |
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