by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Murray State University compares to other colleges that offer music.
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Murray State University ranks competitively among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #218 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Murray State University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University earn a median of $45,349 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Murray State University, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,731 in student loans. This is above $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Murray State University.
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