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. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in music from UMCP. This makes it the #53 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #32 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's music program at UMCP make a median salary of $25,939. 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 UMCP, music students borrow a median amount of $21,614 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 Maryland - College Park.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from UMCP. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 82 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 48 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 17 |
| Dance | 9 |
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