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 PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #305 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,749 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 PLU, music students borrow a median amount of $26,815 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 Pacific Lutheran University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from PLU. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12 |
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