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. Also, learn how DU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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DU was ranked #62 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 #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Denver handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in music. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in music from DU. This makes it the #39 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at DU is $21,466. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from DU make a median salary of $26,601 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DU, music students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 University of Denver.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from DU. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 38 students who earned a master's degree in Music from DU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 31 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 13 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 7 |
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