by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BYU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BYU among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #114 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 114 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Utah | 2 of 7 |
| Best Music Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 of 20 |
The following degree levels are available for music at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Brigham Young University awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in music.
BYU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU report a median salary of $32,723 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BYU, music students accumulate a median of $10,460 in student loans. This is below $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BYU granted 9 bachelor’s completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
BYU conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
BYU awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
BYU granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
BYU conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BYU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 16 |
