by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Liberty University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Liberty University as a strong choice for music, placing at #254 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 254 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Virginia | 8 of 11 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 54 of 98 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at Liberty University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University conferred 98 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Liberty University is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 8 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University report a median salary of $30,707 a year. This is lower than $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Liberty University, music students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
Read more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 45% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Liberty University awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Liberty University awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Liberty University awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in brass instruments in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Liberty University granted 3 bachelor’s completions in music history, literature, and theory in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Liberty University awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in musicology and ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Liberty University granted 1 bachelor’s completion in keyboard instruments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Liberty University conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Liberty University granted 1 bachelor’s degree in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Liberty University handed out 4 certificate degrees in music.
Liberty University has not been ranked for music at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of music certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of music certificate degree graduates at Liberty University are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Liberty University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 69 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 1 |
