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. Also, learn how Towson ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in music from Towson. This makes it the #218 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Towson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,552 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,982 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Towson, music students borrow a median amount of $19,102 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 Towson University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Towson. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Towson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of music master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 148 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Other Visual Art | 9 |
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