by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Texas State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas State highly for music, ranked #72 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 72 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 5 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 46 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas State University handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Texas State is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 6 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas State report a median salary of $46,537 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Texas State, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,241 in student loans. This is higher than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Texas State granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (43%).
Graduate study is also available at Texas State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 4 |
