by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSU, Columbus State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSU, Columbus State as a strong choice for music, placing at #384 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 384 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Georgia | 5 of 7 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 88 of 98 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in music at CSU, Columbus State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbus State University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in music.
CSU, Columbus State ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 5 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 332 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSU, Columbus State report a median salary of $23,111 a year. This is below $52,011, the median for all majors at CSU, Columbus State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSU, Columbus State, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $28,778, the typical median for all majors at CSU, Columbus State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
Find out more about CSU, Columbus State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU, Columbus State are White. Roughly 50% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CSU, Columbus State awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
During the most recent reporting year, Columbus State University awarded 10 certificate degrees in music.
CSU, Columbus State is not yet ranked for music at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of music certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music certificate degree graduates at CSU, Columbus State are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus State University with a certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CSU, Columbus State granted 9 certificate degrees in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
CSU, Columbus State awarded 1 certificate completion in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at CSU, Columbus State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 8 |
