by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BGSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BGSU highly for music, coming in at #241 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 241 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Ohio | 8 of 15 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 of 51 |
The following degree levels are granted in music at BGSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in music.
BGSU is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 9 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 277 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at BGSU report a median salary of $35,485 a year. This is lower than $53,424, the median for all majors at BGSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BGSU, music students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,567, the typical median for all majors at BGSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $19,393 |
| Fees | $2,507 | $2,507 |
Learn more about BGSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at BGSU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BGSU granted 12 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
BGSU granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
BGSU granted 1 bachelor’s completion in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
BGSU conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at BGSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 64 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 9 |
