Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Duquesne University compares to other colleges that offer music.
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Duquesne University holds a strong position among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #137 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Best Music Schools in Pennsylvania | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 17 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 17 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Pennsylvania | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, Duquesne University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Duquesne University earn a median of $39,964 a year. This is below $73,066, the median for all majors at Duquesne University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Duquesne University, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,297, the typical median for all majors at Duquesne University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,526 | $48,986 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 70% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Duquesne University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of music master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Duquesne University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Duquesne University.
This music program at Duquesne University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 35 |
Duquesne University conferred 35 completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 51% to women and 49% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (37%).