by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NSU as a strong choice for music, ranked #336 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 336 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Louisiana | 5 of 9 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 of 98 |
Here is each degree level available for music at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in music.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 5 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 282 |
To complete a bachelor’s at NSU, music students accumulate a median of $22,885 in student loans. This is below $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NSU granted 16 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 12 |