Here is an overview of the graduate program in music at NSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NSU as a strong choice for music, ranked #335 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 335 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Louisiana | 5 of 9 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 of 99 |
Here is each degree level available for music at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 12 master’s degrees in music.
NSU ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 147 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of music master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NSU awarded 12 master’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 16 |