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 Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from Appalachian State. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $19,708 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, music students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allmusic bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Appalachian State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Appalachian State. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 7 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Appalachian State, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 167 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Arts & Media Management | 19 |
| Dance | 9 |
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