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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CSU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSU was ranked #397 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #8 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbus State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in music from CSU. This makes it the #99 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSU is $17,516. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSU, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Columbus State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from CSU. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from CSU in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 25 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1 |
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