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. We've also included details on how Ole Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #228 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from Ole Miss. This makes it the #76 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss, music students borrow a median amount of $17,250 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 Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Ole Miss. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 22 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Ole Miss, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
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