by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Rice University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for music at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 66 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Rice University is not currently ranked for music at the bachelor’s level.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Rice University report a median salary of $34,548 a year. This is lower than $109,583, the median for all majors at Rice University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
Learn more about Rice University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rice University conferred 15 bachelor’s completions in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Rice University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Rice University granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Rice University conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).
Rice University granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in woodwind instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Rice University granted 1 bachelor’s completion in brass instruments in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Rice University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 66 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 8 |