Below are the key facts about this program at Middle Tennessee State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Middle Tennessee State University as a strong choice for music, coming in at #90 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 90 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Tennessee | 4 of 15 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 98 |
The following degree levels are available for music at Middle Tennessee State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 172 |
| Master’s | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Middle Tennessee State University awarded 172 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Middle Tennessee State University is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,385 a year. This is below $51,986, the median for all majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Middle Tennessee State University, music students borrow a median amount of $22,608 in student loans. This is lower than $22,754, the typical median for all majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $29,512 |
| Fees | $2,062 | $2,062 |
Find out more about Middle Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Middle Tennessee State University were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Middle Tennessee State University conferred 132 bachelor’s completions in music technology recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Middle Tennessee State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 20 |