by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Louisiana State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Louisiana State University among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #115 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 115 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 9 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 98 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in music at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University earn a median of $40,673 a year. This is lower than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, music students accumulate a median of $19,455 in student loans. This is lower than $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Louisiana State University granted 12 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Louisiana State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 34 |
