by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 108% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in music from UNR. This makes it the #145 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,785 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,982 for all music students.
Graduates of the master's music program at UNR make a median salary of $24,803. 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 UNR, 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 Nevada - Reno.
Of the 25 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNR, about 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from UNR in 2021, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 7 |
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