by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMBC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMBC among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #239 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 239 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Maryland | 5 of 5 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 38 of 70 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in music.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 5 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 226 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,896 a year. This is lower than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMBC, music graduates take on a median debt of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
Learn more about UMBC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMBC conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in music technology in the latest year of data — 10% to women and 90% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
UMBC conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (38%).
UMBC awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
UMBC conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UMBC conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in music pedagogy in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
