by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Massachusetts-Lowell stacks up against peers offering music.
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell holds a strong position among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #155 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Music Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Music Schools in the New England Region | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn a median of $30,623 a year. This is lower than $77,628, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, music students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,991, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,078 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
Find out more about University of Massachusetts-Lowell tuition and fees.
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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell were White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of music master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
This music program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Pedagogy | 16 |
| Sound Arts | 13 |
| Music Technology | 9 |
| Music Performance, General | 6 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 16 completions in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
University of Massachusetts-Lowell conferred 13 degrees in sound arts in the latest year of data — 23% to women and 77% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%).
University of Massachusetts-Lowell conferred 9 degrees in music technology in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
University of Massachusetts-Lowell conferred 6 completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).