Below are the key facts about this program at Messiah University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Messiah University highly for music, ranked #43 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 43 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Pennsylvania | 3 of 17 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 70 |
The following degree levels are available for music at Messiah University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Messiah University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Messiah University is not currently ranked for music at the bachelor’s level.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Messiah University, music students borrow a median amount of $25,965 in student loans. This is below $26,195, the typical median for all majors at Messiah University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,430 | $41,300 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
Learn more about Messiah University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Messiah University were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Messiah University granted 5 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at Messiah University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 28 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 7 |