by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SFASU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at SFASU was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Music Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stephen F Austin State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in music from SFASU. This makes it the #107 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFASU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,318 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at SFASU is $297 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SFASU was $774 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $354 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,842 | $17,922 |
| Fees | $2,758 | $2,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 | $1,202 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,860 | $3,860 |
Learn more about SFASU tuition and fees.
Of the 76 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SFASU, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SFASU does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SFASU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at SFASU make a median salary of $49,492. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of music master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Stephen F Austin State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 79 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 41 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 24 |
| Dance | 17 |
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