by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Missouri-Kansas City compares to other colleges that offer music.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City is a solid choice among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #132 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| Best Music Schools in Missouri | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Missouri | 4 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $39,601 a year. This is below $75,586, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Kansas City, music graduates take on a median debt of $23,089 in student loans. This is lower than $23,814, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,940 | $30,650 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
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Among recent graduates, 61% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are 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 Missouri-Kansas City with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of music master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
This music program at University of Missouri-Kansas City breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 72 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 18 |
| Conducting | 4 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 3 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 2 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 72 completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 18 completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 4 degrees in conducting recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 3 completions in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 2 degrees in music history, literature, and theory recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).