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. See how St Olaf College compares to other colleges that offer music.
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St Olaf College is in the top 15% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the most recent reporting year, St Olaf College handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from St Olaf College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,048 a year. This is below $56,099, the median for all majors at St Olaf College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at St Olaf College, music students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $24,507, the typical median for all majors at St Olaf College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,670 | $59,760 |
Read more about St Olaf College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 54% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at St Olaf College were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at St Olaf College.
The music program at St Olaf College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 9 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
St Olaf College awarded 9 completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
St Olaf College granted 1 completion in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).