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 Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in music from Ohio State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $21,997. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Ohio State make a median salary of $34,497 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Ohio State. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Ohio State. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 128 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 41 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 41 |
| Dance | 34 |
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