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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $28,603. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,982 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, music students borrow a median amount of $19,184 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Oregon State University.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Oregon State in 2020-2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 114 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
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