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. In addition, we cover how UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 51 students received their master’s degree in music from UMKC. This makes it the #28 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from UMKC make a median salary of $28,941 a year. 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 UMKC, music students borrow a median amount of $23,089 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 Missouri - Kansas City.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from UMKC in 2021, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 music majors earned their master's degree from UMKC. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 - Kansas City with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 30 |
| Dance | 16 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
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