Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Middle Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Middle Tennessee State University ranks competitively among schools offering music. Specifically, it ranked #77 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Middle Tennessee State University awarded 172 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,385 a year. This is below $51,986, the median for all majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Middle Tennessee State University, music students borrow a median amount of $22,608 in student loans. This is lower than $22,754, the typical median for all majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $29,512 |
| Fees | $2,062 | $2,062 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Middle Tennessee State University were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of music master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Middle Tennessee State University were White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
This music program at Middle Tennessee State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Technology | 132 |
Middle Tennessee State University awarded 132 completions in music technology recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).