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. Also, learn how Luther ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Luther was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Luther College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Luther go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,723 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,982 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Luther, 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 Luther College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Luther. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Luther are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 12 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
| Dance | 4 |
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