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. Find out how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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MSU is in the top 5% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Music Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 7 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Michigan | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $45,683 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,750 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of music master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Michigan State University.
The music program at MSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 86 |
| Music Pedagogy | 20 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 16 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 15 |
| Conducting | 12 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 4 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 |
MSU conferred 86 degrees in music performance, general recently — 51% to women and 49% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%).
MSU conferred 20 completions in music pedagogy recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
MSU awarded 16 degrees in music theory and composition recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
MSU conferred 15 completions in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 13% to women and 87% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
MSU granted 12 degrees in conducting recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
MSU granted 4 completions in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (75%).
MSU awarded 1 completion in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).