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, and more. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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UGA was ranked #60 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 #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in music from UGA. This makes it the #94 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, music students borrow a median amount of $22,344 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 Georgia.
Of the 39 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UGA, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 18 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UGA, about 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 157 |
| Arts & Media Management | 71 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 43 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Dance | 9 |
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