Below are the key facts about this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for music, ranked #79 out of 416 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Music Schools 79 of 416 Best Music Schools in South Carolina 1 of 4 Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region 16 of 98
Here is each degree level available for music at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 39 Certificate 12 Master’s 20 Doctoral 23 Graduate Certificate 1
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in music.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,611 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $12,288 $35,898 Fees $400 $400
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Among recent graduates, 49% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in music.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 12 certificate degrees in music.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is not yet ranked for music at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of music certificate degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of music certificate degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a certificate in music.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 12 certificate completions in music performance, general recently — 58% to women and 42% 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 South Carolina-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Master’s Degrees in Music 20 Doctoral Degrees in Music 23 Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music 1