by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NAU highly for music, coming in at #153 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 153 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Arizona | 3 of 4 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in music at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in music.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU earn a median of $31,943 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Find out more about NAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NAU conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 2 |