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, and more. In addition, we cover how SMU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, SMU came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in music from SMU. This makes it the #53 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from SMU make a median salary of $25,103 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU, music students borrow a median amount of $18,417 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Southern Methodist University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from SMU. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of music master's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 27 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
| Arts & Media Management | 21 |
| Dance | 14 |
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