by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, Boston U came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Music Schools | 6 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in music from Boston U. This makes it the #43 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,934 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Boston U in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Boston U music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Of the 56 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 76 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 72 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 42 |
| Arts & Media Management | 33 |
| Other Visual Art | 12 |
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