Music at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Music, consider the program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus sits in Bowling Green, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 95 music graduations were recorded at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Of 17,594 students, 2,479 (14%) studied exclusively online and 4,920 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #9 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 53 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #226 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #296 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #9 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 53 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #226 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #296 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,594 |
| 2 years | $24,493 |
| 3 years | $29,800 |
| 4 years | $35,485 |
| 5 years | $42,162 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $35,485, compared with $53,424 for all Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Music graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are 48% women (46) and 52% men (49).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Among the 20 bachelor’s music graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 50% were women (10) and 50% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Among the 64 master’s music degrees awarded at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 48% were women (31) and 52% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Music master’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Of the 2 doctoral music degrees awarded at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
This Music program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 11 |
| Music History | 3 |
| Music Performance | 51 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 11 |
| Jazz Studies | 3 |
| Music Pedagogy | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Music graduates, 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.