by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,528 a year. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, music students borrow a median amount of $26,731 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 Murray State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Murray State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
