by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #414 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, music students borrow a median amount of $27,357 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 Northern Kentucky University.
Of the 16 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NKU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 64 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 49 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 18 |
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