by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in music at Baylor University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Baylor University among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #261 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 261 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 25 of 36 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 31 of 47 |
Here is each degree level available for music at Baylor University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Baylor University conferred 19 master’s degrees in music.
Baylor University ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 11 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 114 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,943 | $59,943 |
| Fees | $61 | $61 |
Find out more about Baylor University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of music master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Baylor University are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Baylor University granted 15 master’s completions in music performance, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
Baylor University granted 2 master’s degrees in conducting recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Baylor University granted 1 master’s completion in music theory and composition recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Baylor University awarded 1 master’s degree in musicology and ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Baylor University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in music.
Baylor University has not been ranked for music at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in music from Baylor University identified as men.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at Baylor University were Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Baylor University conferred 3 doctoral completions in music history, literature, and theory in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Baylor University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 39 |