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Music at Baylor University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, take a look at what Baylor University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Baylor University sits in Waco, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 61 music degrees were granted at Baylor University.

Studying Online at Baylor University

Many students take online classes at Baylor University. Of 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Baylor University

These rankings give you a sense of how Baylor University’s Music program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#27 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#33 of 46
Best Value	Texas	#35 of 35
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#46 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#265 of 423
Best Value	Nationwide	#409 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from Baylor University

Those who finish Baylor University’s Music program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$16,301
2 years	$30,771
4 years	$33,026
5 years	$38,033

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Baylor University take home a median $33,026, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Music graduates from Baylor University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Music graduates at Baylor University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Baylor University are 48% women (29) and 52% men (32).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University

Among the 39 bachelor’s music graduates at Baylor University, 46% were women (18) and 54% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Baylor University

Among the 19 master’s music degrees awarded at Baylor University, 58% were women (11) and 42% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Baylor University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	4
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 21% of Music master’s degree recipients at Baylor University, below the national average of 23%.*

Music Doctoral Program at Baylor University

Among the 3 doctoral music degrees awarded at Baylor University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Music doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University, above the national average of 17%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Music Concentrations at Baylor University

The Music program at Baylor University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	2
Music History	3
Music Performance	48
Music Theory & Composition	4
Musicology & Ethnomusicology	1
Conducting	2
Music Pedagogy	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.