by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for music, coming in at #50 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 50 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Michigan | 1 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 51 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 58 bachelor’s degrees in music.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $45,683 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,750 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
MSU granted 28 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
MSU granted 14 bachelor’s completions in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
MSU awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
MSU awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 45 |
