Below 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville holds a strong position among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #80 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Music Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 9 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Tennessee | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $31,482 a year. This is below $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, music students accumulate a median of $23,453 in student loans. This is higher than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of music master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The music program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Pedagogy | 2 |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville granted 2 completions in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 1 completion in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).