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 UCO, Central compares to other colleges that offer music.
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UCO, Central ranks competitively among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #280 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Oklahoma.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 44 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCO, Central report a median salary of $23,984 a year. This is below $50,729, the median for all majors at UCO, Central.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCO, Central, music graduates take on a median debt of $23,125 in student loans. This is lower than $23,741, the typical median for all majors at UCO, Central.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,822 | $18,466 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
Learn more about UCO, Central tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 17% of music associate’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of music associate’s degree graduates at UCO, Central are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a associate’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UCO, Central were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of music master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at UCO, Central are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
The music program at UCO, Central offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Technology | 27 |
| Music Performance, General | 13 |
| Music Pedagogy | 10 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 9 |
| Voice and Opera | 3 |
| Conducting | 1 |
UCO, Central awarded 27 degrees in music technology in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
UCO, Central awarded 13 degrees in music performance, general recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).
UCO, Central granted 10 degrees in music pedagogy in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
UCO, Central awarded 9 degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
UCO, Central awarded 3 completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
UCO, Central granted 1 degree in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).