Music at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
If you are interested in studying Music, you may want to check out the program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is in Fort Collins, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 83 music graduations were recorded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Online coursework is an option at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Of 34,096 students, 4,704 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,022 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Use these rankings to compare Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #16 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Students who complete Colorado State University-Fort Collins’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,499 |
| 2 years | $34,351 |
| 3 years | $43,237 |
| 4 years | $46,255 |
| 5 years | $52,183 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins take home a median $46,255, compared with $62,001 for all Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at $26,837.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins are 58% women (48) and 42% men (35).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Among the 30 bachelor’s music graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 53% were women (16) and 47% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, below the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Of the 53 master’s music degrees awarded at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, 60% were women (32) and 40% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 9% of Music master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
The Music program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 83 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins work across a variety of fields. 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.