by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Georgia State University compares to other colleges that offer music.
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Georgia State University is a solid choice among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #281 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| Best Music Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 5 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 5 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Georgia | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 |
| College Major Best Value | 53 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Georgia State University handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University report a median salary of $33,111 a year. This is lower than $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, music students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
Find out more about Georgia State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 68% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of music master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at Georgia State University.
The music program at Georgia State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 61 |
Georgia State University granted 61 degrees in music performance, general recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).