by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Vanderbilt is in the top 1% of the country for music students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Music Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in music. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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Of the 44 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Vanderbilt does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
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