by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Tufts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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Tufts was ranked #73 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tufts University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from Tufts. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Tufts University.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 7 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Tufts, about 57% were men and 43% 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 Tufts University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 76 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12 |
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