by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNCG compares to other colleges that offer music.
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UNCG holds a strong position among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #220 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNCG go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,589 a year. This is below $54,048, the median for all majors at UNCG.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNCG, music graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,977, the typical median for all majors at UNCG.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,422 | $20,773 |
| Fees | $3,239 | $3,239 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCG are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of music master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at UNCG are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at UNCG were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
The music program at UNCG offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 64 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 9 |
| Conducting | 4 |
| Music Pedagogy | 4 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 2 |
UNCG conferred 64 degrees in music performance, general recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
UNCG awarded 9 degrees in music theory and composition recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
UNCG granted 4 completions in conducting in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UNCG conferred 4 degrees in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
UNCG granted 2 degrees in musicology and ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).