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. See how University of Memphis ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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University of Memphis holds a strong position among schools offering music. Specifically, it ranked #168 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Memphis handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,074 a year. This is below $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, music students accumulate a median of $22,060 in student loans. This is lower than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of music master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at University of Memphis were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 74% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at University of Memphis were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at University of Memphis.