by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Temple ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Temple is in the top 10% of the country for music. In particular, it placed #138 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Temple University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Temple report a median salary of $31,404 a year. This is lower than $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Temple, music graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is below $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Temple.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,488 | $37,789 |
| Fees | $1,016 | $1,016 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of music master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Temple are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at Temple were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Temple University.
This music program at Temple includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 43 |
| Music Technology | 35 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 15 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 3 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 |
| Voice and Opera | 2 |
| Conducting | 1 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 |
Temple conferred 43 degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
Temple granted 35 completions in music technology recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Temple granted 15 degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
Temple conferred 4 degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Temple conferred 3 completions in music history, literature, and theory recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Temple conferred 2 completions in keyboard instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Temple granted 2 completions in voice and opera recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Temple conferred 1 degree in conducting in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
Temple awarded 1 degree in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).