Below are the key facts about graduate study in music at UT Austin. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 21 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin as a strong choice for music, placing at #34 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 34 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 3 of 36 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 47 |
Here is each degree level granted in music at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 36 master’s degrees in music.
UT Austin is in the top 5% of the country for music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of music master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Austin awarded 2 master’s degrees in conducting recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 48 doctoral degrees in music.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for music at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Austin conferred 6 doctoral degrees in conducting recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UT Austin. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 74 |