Here is an overview of the graduate program in music at University of Kentucky. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #182 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 182 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Kentucky | 3 of 6 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 99 |
The following degree levels are available for music at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 12 master’s degrees in music.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 110 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,182 | $49,836 |
| Fees | $1,574 | $1,574 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of music master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kentucky conferred 10 master’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 10% to women and 90% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
University of Kentucky awarded 1 master’s degree in music history, literature, and theory in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 24 doctoral degrees in music.
University of Kentucky is among the very best schools in the country for music at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 1 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kentucky granted 1 doctoral completion in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kentucky handed out 7 graduate certificate degrees in music.
University of Kentucky has not been ranked for music at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of music graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a graduate certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kentucky awarded 3 graduate certificate degrees in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
University of Kentucky conferred 2 graduate certificate completions in music pedagogy recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
University of Kentucky conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in brass instruments recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
University of Kentucky conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in voice and opera recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Kentucky. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 28 |
| Certificate Degrees in Music | 2 |