by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Iowa. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Iowa as a strong choice for music, coming in at #224 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 224 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Iowa | 4 of 4 |
| Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 21 of 28 |
Here is each degree level available for music at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Iowa is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 17 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Iowa earn a median of $39,836 a year. This is below $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Iowa, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,783 in student loans. This is higher than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Read more about Iowa tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Iowa. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 22 |
