by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Missouri-Kansas City as a strong choice for music, ranked #113 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 113 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Missouri | 2 of 9 |
| Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at University of Missouri-Kansas City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in music.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $39,601 a year. This is below $75,586, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Kansas City, music graduates take on a median debt of $23,089 in student loans. This is lower than $23,814, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,940 | $30,650 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
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Among recent graduates, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are White. Roughly 71% of graduates 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 13 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general recently — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 5 |
