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. Find out how TCU stacks up against peers offering music.
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TCU is in the top 5% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 25 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Music Schools | 30 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 30 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Texas | 33 |
| College Major Best Value | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Christian University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in music.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at TCU, music students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is higher than $22,960, the typical median for all majors at TCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,570 | $61,650 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
Read more about TCU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at TCU are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of music master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at TCU are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in music from TCU were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Texas Christian University.
This music program at TCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 11 |
| Voice and Opera | 6 |
| Stringed Instruments | 5 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| Conducting | 1 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 |
TCU granted 11 completions in music performance, general recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
TCU granted 6 degrees in voice and opera recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
TCU conferred 5 completions in stringed instruments recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (20%).
TCU conferred 3 degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
TCU conferred 2 completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
TCU granted 1 degree in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
TCU granted 1 degree in musicology and ethnomusicology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).