by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanderbilt University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for music, ranked #7 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 7 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 15 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 98 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $61,014 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, music students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is above $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Read more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 56% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 20 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Vanderbilt University granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in stringed instruments recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (59%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in brass instruments in the latest year of data — 12% to women and 88% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Vanderbilt University conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in woodwind instruments in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
