by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Temple. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Temple among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #147 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 147 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Pennsylvania | 6 of 17 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 of 70 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at Temple, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Certificate | 12 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Temple University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Temple is in the top 10% of the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Temple report a median salary of $31,404 a year. This is lower than $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Temple, music graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is below $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Temple.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,488 | $37,789 |
| Fees | $1,016 | $1,016 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Temple awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in music technology recently — 9% to women and 91% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
Temple granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Temple granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
Temple granted 1 bachelor’s degree in music history, literature, and theory recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Temple University awarded 12 certificate degrees in music.
Temple has not been ranked for music at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 58% of music certificate degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of music certificate degree graduates at Temple were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Temple granted 12 certificate completions in music technology in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Temple. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 2 |
