Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Nebraska-Lincoln stacks up against peers offering music.
Jump to any of the following sections:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a strong position among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #73 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 2 |
| Best Music Schools in Nebraska | 2 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 3 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Nebraska | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $42,138 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, music students borrow a median amount of $25,373 in student loans. This is above $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
Find out more about University of Nebraska-Lincoln tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of music master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.