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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from Mizzou. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,766 a year. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Mizzou make a median salary of $19,121 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, 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 Missouri - Columbia.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Mizzou. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Mizzou in 2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 37 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Arts & Media Management | 2 |
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