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 UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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UH is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #43 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in music from UH. This makes it the #84 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $49,557. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's music program at UH make a median salary of $24,857. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, music students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allmusic bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Houston.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 21 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UH, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 130 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 54 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 53 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 8 |
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