Below are the key facts about this program at University of Missouri-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Missouri-Columbia among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #26 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 26 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Missouri | 1 of 9 |
| Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 28 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in music.
University of Missouri-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia report a median salary of $39,799 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 1 |