by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Texas State ranks competitively among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #84 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 26 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 26 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Texas | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas State University conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas State report a median salary of $46,537 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Texas State, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,241 in student loans. This is higher than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of music master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Texas State were Hispanic or Latino. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Texas State University.
This music program at Texas State includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 14 |
Texas State granted 14 degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (43%).