by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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UNLV is a solid choice among schools offering music. Specifically, it ranked #285 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #48 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Music Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 9 |
| Best Value Music Schools in the Far Western US Region | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 48 |
| Best Music Schools in the Far Western US Region | 57 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at UNLV earn a median of $35,491 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNLV, music students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of music master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at UNLV are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at UNLV are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
This music program at UNLV offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 13 |
UNLV awarded 13 completions in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).