by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at U of Michigan. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks U of Michigan among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #67 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 67 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Michigan | 2 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 51 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in music at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 83 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in music.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan report a median salary of $28,844 a year. This is below $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
To complete a bachelor’s at U of Michigan, music students accumulate a median of $19,397 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
Learn more about U of Michigan tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 64% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
U of Michigan conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
U of Michigan awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
U of Michigan awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (40%).
U of Michigan granted 5 bachelor’s completions in music history, literature, and theory recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at U of Michigan. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 83 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 29 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 1 |
