by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Luther Norse. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Luther Norse as a strong choice for music, ranked #86 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 86 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Iowa | 2 of 4 |
| Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in music at Luther Norse, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Luther College conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Luther Norse is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Luther Norse report a median salary of $44,566 a year. This is below $52,815, the median for all majors at Luther Norse.
To complete a bachelor’s at Luther Norse, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $27,000, the typical median for all majors at Luther Norse.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,130 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
Read more about Luther Norse tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Luther Norse are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Luther College with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Luther Norse granted 16 bachelor’s completions in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
