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. In addition, we cover how Northeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,347 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 Northeastern, music students borrow a median amount of $26,568 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 Northeastern University.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Northeastern in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 75 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
| Other Visual Art | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 6 |
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