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. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 81% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from U of U. This makes it the #76 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #41 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 U of U is $21,696. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,982 for all music students.
Graduates of the master's music program at U of U make a median salary of $14,462. 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 U of U, music students borrow a median amount of $16,500 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 Utah.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from U of U. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Music from U of U in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 126 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 77 |
| Dance | 53 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 28 |
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