Below are the key facts about this program at Baylor University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #22 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’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 #259 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 259 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 25 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 31 of 46 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Baylor University conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Baylor University ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 22 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 241 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Baylor University report a median salary of $33,026 a year. This is below $68,798, the median for all majors at Baylor University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Baylor University, music students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,086, the typical median for all majors at Baylor University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,232 | $58,100 |
Find out more about Baylor University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 54% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Baylor University are White. Roughly 49% 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 bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Baylor University conferred 33 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
Baylor University granted 3 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
Baylor University granted 1 bachelor’s degree in music pedagogy in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Baylor University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 3 |