Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Loyola University New Orleans stacks up against peers offering music.
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Loyola University New Orleans holds a strong position among schools offering music. Specifically, it ranked #275 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University New Orleans awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in music.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Loyola University New Orleans, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,899 in student loans. This is above $26,606, the typical median for all majors at Loyola University New Orleans.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,698 | $47,390 |
| Fees | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University New Orleans are White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of music master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Loyola University New Orleans were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a master’s 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 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at Loyola University New Orleans.
The music program at Loyola University New Orleans includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Technology | 11 |
| Voice and Opera | 9 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 6 |
| Music Performance, General | 4 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
Loyola University New Orleans awarded 11 completions in music technology in the most recent reporting year — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (36%).
Loyola University New Orleans granted 9 degrees in voice and opera recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Loyola University New Orleans conferred 6 degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
Loyola University New Orleans conferred 4 degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Loyola University New Orleans awarded 2 completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).