by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in music from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #67 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,867 a year. 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 UMass Amherst make a median salary of $26,192. 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 UMass Amherst, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from UMass Amherst in 2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 24 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Amherst, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 65 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| Dance | 16 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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