Below are the key facts about this program at Duquesne University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Duquesne University as a strong choice for music, ranked #180 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 180 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Pennsylvania | 10 of 17 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at Duquesne University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duquesne University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Duquesne University is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 11 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Duquesne University earn a median of $39,964 a year. This is below $73,066, the median for all majors at Duquesne University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Duquesne University, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,297, the typical median for all majors at Duquesne University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,526 | $48,986 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 70% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Duquesne University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Duquesne University conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Graduate study is also available at Duquesne University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 7 |