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. Also, learn how UNT ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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UNT was ranked #57 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 75 students received their master’s degree in music from UNT. This makes it the #12 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 47 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNT is $33,408. 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 UNT make a median salary of $21,666 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 UNT, music students borrow a median amount of $24,456 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at UNT is $264 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of North Texas.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 75 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UNT, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 238 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 144 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 70 |
| Dance | 17 |
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